Talking to PTV, he said national budget 2017-18 presented by the federal government was a balanced.

He said announcement of agricultural loans for farmers with low mark up would put positive impact on economy of the country.

He said the loans would help to increase agri growth of small scale farmers.

Abdul Basit said development of agriculture sector would also help in bringing growth in industrial sector.

He said surge in GDP growth rate was a significant achievement of the present government.