Development: PM briefed on mega infrastructure projects
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chairing a meeting to review the progress of mega projects at PM House in Islamabad on February 10, 2014. PHOTO: PID
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that foreign investment will provide a much-needed boost to the economy and generate employment opportunities.
“The government has prioritised mega projects to place the country’s economy on a right track,” he said, while attending a presentation on mega infrastructure development projects including Gwadar Port, railways and energy projects.
“Pakistan’s growing strategic relationship with China will pave the way for new and innovative ideas in all fields,” he remarked.
He said investment in ports, railways and energy would not only provide necessary impetus to the economy but would also help reduce the unemployment rate.
“We have always welcomed Chinese investment, which has been a source of strengthening ties between the two countries,” Nawaz said, adding investors would be offered all possible assistance.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 11th, 2014.