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PM Imran Khan expresses satisfaction over government's economic successes

PM Imran Khan expresses satisfaction over government's economic successes
October 19, 2019
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his satisfaction over economic successes of government. He lauded his economic team for turning around the economy within a year. In a tweet, the prime minister said Foreign Direct Investment witnessed an increase of 111.5 percent and exports witnessed an increase of 5.9 percent over the last year. https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1185272755413016577 He added that trade deficit is decreasing rapidly. In September, the current account deficit was $ 25.9 million. Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed to provide maximum relief to the masses.He was presiding over a high-level to control price-hike. The meeting also held consultation to activate the price control committees. The prime minister directed to redress the problems of the masses. On October 17, Prime Minister Imran Khan had inaugurated the Rs100 billion Kamyab Jawan Program. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said that youth are future of Pakistan and its destiny depends on them. “The PTI government strongly believes in merit and transparency and summary of Kamyab Jawan program is a program of merit.” Imran Khan said Youth Skills Foundation will be set up for youth of the country and he will personally monitor the programme to check its progress. “Minorities, being equal citizens of Pakistan, will also benefit from the programme alike. A uniform system of education will be introduced into the country to streamline the society.” Under Kamyab Jawan Program, one hundred billion rupees will be distributed among youth as loans for their business ventures. The youth are being provided loans under three categories. It is anticipated that the program will benefit one million youth.