Pakistan to be made into industrial state, agro-based economy: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that efforts were underway to turn Pakistan into an industrial state and an agro-based economy, to ensure sustainable development and prosperity.

Addressing a cheque-distribution ceremony under the Ehsaas programme and tractors under the Kamyab Jawan programme in Sahiwal, the premier said the government was collaborating with China in learning new agricultural techniques under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

On the launch of Rs 18 billion developments in Sahiwal, he said the government was firm on the uplift of under-developed areas of the country.

The premier said Sahiwal would be provided best facilities in the fields of health, education, road infrastructure and social welfare.

The prime minister said Punjab had immense potential for development in agriculture and livestock sectors.

“The Ehsaas programme is meant to provide safety net to the lower income households,” the premier said while speaking at the gathering.

He maintained that his PTI-led government under the welfare programme is aiming to provide universal health care.

“Even developed countries don’t have universal health coverage,” he maintained, adding “This govt is focusing on provision of health as well as education.”

While speaking about the effects of the ongoing pandemic in other countries, PM Imran referred to the Lebanon protests. He said that among the protestors’ demands was the unfair distribution of compensation money paid during the Covid-19 lockdown.”