Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said that due to efforts of his economic team the macroeconomic conditions in the country had improved significantly, however the government would have to work further to improve conditions at the microeconomic level so that the fruits of economic progress could reach people.
He was speaking during a meeting with a delegation of prominent industrialists and businessmen of the country.
He said the government was working on priority basis for the promotion of industry and business.
Business community and industrialists were the backbone of the country's economy and it was our top priority to resolve issues facing them.
He said the government was striving for putting in place business and investment friendly policies.
The prime minister said investors and business community was provided an easy and simple platform of Special Investment Facilitation Council where facilities were being provided through a one window operation.
He said major portion of work was completed for digitalization of Federal Board of Revenue, adding Faceless Custom Assessment System had promoted transparency.
He said the government was trying to meet targets of sustainable progress.
Fast progress had been made in the last one year regarding foreign direct investment in the country, he added.
The prime minister said the government was focusing to seek foreign direct investment in those areas which could help enhance exports.
He told that during the visits of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan numerous agreements were signed for investment in Pakistan which was reflective of the confidence of foreign investors in the national economy.
He said the best way to increase economic growth was by enhancing the country's exports.
He sought suggestions from the businessmen and industrialists for sustainable economic growth in the country.
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