Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that after achieving economic stability, the government is now concentrating on implementing concrete measures for economic growth. He made these remarks during his opening statement while leading a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister revealed that the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a financial technology company to promote digital transactions in the country. This agreement aims to develop digital infrastructure, facilitating transactions through data centres and cryptocurrency, which is expected to significantly benefit Pakistan's economy.
Prime Minister Sharif also extended congratulations to the armed forces and all stakeholders on the successful launch of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System by the Pakistan Air Force and the LY-80N missile system by the Pakistan Navy. He noted that the global recognition of the performance of Pakistani fighter jets during Mark-e-Haq has led several countries to engage in discussions with Pakistan for acquiring these aircraft.
The Prime Minister commended the security forces and law enforcement agencies for their sacrifices in combating terrorism. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to continue fighting terrorism until it is completely eradicated.
Highlighting federal development initiatives for Balochistan, the Prime Minister mentioned the construction of the Karachi-Chaman Road at a cost of four hundred billion rupees. The 850-kilometre-long project is progressing swiftly and is expected to be completed within one year with federal funding.
Furthermore, the Federal Government has allocated fifty billion rupees for the solarization of agricultural tube wells in Balochistan. Additionally, seven Danish Schools are under construction in the province and are anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. The government is also providing one hundred thousand laptops and scholarships to students in Balochistan, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial constraints.