Islamabad
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgradation of Pakistan\u2019s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody\u2019s.
\nChairing a review meeting related to the progress of country\u2019s economy and investment in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the economy is on the path to growth after stability as we saved country from default.
\nShehbaz Sharif said upgradation of country\u2019s rating to Caa2 by Moody\u2019s is as an acknowledgement of sound economic policies of the government.
\nHe hoped that the country\u2019s economy will continue to move forward at the same pace in a positive direction.
\nShehbaz Sharif said keen interest of friendly countries to invest billions of rupees in Pakistan\u2019s various sectors is a result of business friendly policies of the government.
\nHe categorically said any delay in the implementation of investment projects from friendly countries is not acceptable. He directed all ministers and relevant institutions to take steps to accelerate the pace of proposed projects. The Prime Minister further highlighted the enormous investment potential in different sectors of the country, including information technology, agriculture, minerals, gemstones and energy. He said foreign investment in these sectors will not only boost exports\u2019 volume but it will create job opportunities for the youth.
\nThe meeting was briefed about the improvement in country\u2019s rating by Moody\u2019s, progress on investment agreements with friendly countries in various sectors and ongoing projects.
\nIt was also informed about the progress on projects under the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
\nThe Prime Minister directed authorities concerned to ensure transparency in all projects and their implementation on a priority basis as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgradation of Pakistan\u2019s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody\u2019s. Chairing a review meeting related to the progress of country\u2019s economy and investment in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the economy is on the path to growth after stability as we saved country from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":427748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-427728","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n