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Shehbaz welcomes World Bank pledge of providing $20b for next 10 years


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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said that Gwadar International Airport will not only benefit the economy of Balochistan, but also the entire country.

Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting here on Tuesday, he said that the Gwadar International Airport, constructed with 230 million dollars Chinese grant, is a gift for Pakistan from China and we should honour it.

The start of flight operations from Gwadar International Airport is also welcoming, he added.

According to Radio Pakistan, the PM said that the elements involved in killings in Balochistan are not only against those hailing from there, but are also the enemies of the country.

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Shehbaz said creating hurdles in completion of Gwadar Port is also animosity with Pakistan, adding that the enemies of the country do not want see Gwadar Port is operationalised.

Turning to record increase in the IT exports, the PM also said that witnessing a record increase of IT exports to the tune of 348 million dollars in December last year is welcoming, reaffirming that we should focus to push for more IT exports.

He said the government is also focusing on promotion of electric vehicles in the country and taking a number of steps in this connection.

Shehbaz Sharif said the World Bank’s pledge of providing twenty billion dollars under the Country Partnership Framework for the next ten years to support inclusive and sustainable development is also a welcoming step.

He added that under Country Partnership Framework, investment will be made in different social sectors of the country.

The premier further said that all economic indicators are showing positive trajectory which is a testament to government’s efforts to stabilize the economy.

He said the government is also making hectic efforts to provide the best facilities to Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj this year.

The prime minister paid glowing tributes to the armed forces and the nation for rendering unprecedented sacrifices to eliminate Fitna- al-Khawarij from the country.

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