Peshawar: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced that Pakistan’s economy is on a path towards stability, with new opportunities for trade and investment emerging. Addressing the “Pakistan Business Summit” in Peshawar today, Gilani highlighted that both local and international investors are demonstrating confidence in the country as the government continues to foster a secure and supportive business environment.

According to Radio Pakistan, Gilani emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against terrorism and extremism. He noted that when dialogue efforts failed, the government had no option but to take decisive action. He underscored the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by the people, armed forces, police, Levies, and Frontier Corps in the fight against terrorism and stressed that these sacrifices should not be forgotten or wasted.

Gilani also described Pakistan and Afghanistan as “twin brothers” and expressed hope that Afghan territory would not be used against Pakistan. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to maintaining constructive relations with Afghanistan and other neighboring countries, including China, Russia, and Iran.

He expressed optimism that enhanced cooperation between the public and private sectors, along with lasting regional peace, would bolster Pakistan’s economy and pave the way for a more prosperous future for its citizens.