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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Minister of State for Information and
Broadcasting Mian Farrukh Habib has said that there is sustainability in
the country’s economy due to government’s effective policies.
Interacting with the media persons during ‘Meet the Press’ in National
Press Club Islamabad said, he said our model is based on bolstering
exports and production.
The Minister of State pointed out that there is record increase in
exports and remittances. Twenty four billion dollars have been
received in remittances in a period of ten months. He said the exports
are expected to touch twenty six billion dollars by the end of this fiscal
year. He said there is also record sale of tractors, cars and
motorcycles. He said there has been record production of wheat and
sugarcane.
Farrukh Habib said the economic growth figure cannot be rejected as
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics uses the latest methodology for
evaluation of data. He said the data of the PBS is authentic.
Responding to a question, Farrukh Habib said the government is
prioritizing the agriculture sector to ensure food security. He said steps
are also being taken to check inflation.
The Minister of State said providing homes to the low income groups is
the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He said the banks are
providing loans for this purpose on low interest rates. He said the
journalists’ community will also be made part of this scheme.