Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over record increase in remittances and the reduction in the weekly inflation rate to 3.57%
Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, the premier stated that the rise in remittances reflects the trust of overseas Pakistanis.
He said this occurred despite a call for civil disobedience from a particular political party.
Emphasizing the need for political stability for economic development, PM Shehbaz referred to the meeting chaired by him on Monday on the law and order situation.
“Directions have been given to ensure that those who recently attempted to attack the federal capital will not be spared, while clarifying those innocent individuals will not be touched,” the premier said.
PM Shehbaz said that Azerbaijan will invest $2 billion in Pakistan. He mentioned that the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, during a meeting with him yesterday, emphasized that the projects should be identified and feasibility studies prepared so that the agreements can proceed.
Referring to the situation in Syria, the prime minister said that Pakistan's diplomatic position remained neutral on it.
“A mechanism has been evolved for the safe evacuation of about 500 to 600 Pakistanis from Syria via Beirut after consultations with the Prime Minister of Lebanon,” PM Shehbaz added.
