Imran Khan expressed the hope that after five years, the common man would acknowledge uplift in his living standard and justice system, and feel that he was out of poverty.
The prime minister spent first evening of the new year with the poor people at the facility. He joined the beneficiaries over the dinner and interacted with them.
The decision was taken keeping in view the government’s priorities for maximum possible steps to provide relief to the masses, a PM Office press release said.
Imrna Khan, while highlighting the close fraternal ties between the two countries, reiterated Pakistan’s consistent support to peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The prime minister was apprised of the reduction in prices of sugar and flour, besides the positive effects of substantial price reduction of potato, onion and chicken.
The Prime Minister was apprised of the power sector agreements made by the previous governments and their negative effects on the economy and common man.
He underlined the salience of Pakistan’s “Engage Africa” policy and said that Pakistan would soon be establishing its resident diplomatic mission in Djibouti.
He said the opposition leaders while in power showed reluctance in recovering the looted national wealth from the rivals, though they had instituted corruption cases against each other.
The minister said the government had announced immense packages for business sector, adding, the construction of new factories would improve the national economy.
The prime minister said that the production of olives and the promotion of allied industry in the country will help create job opportunities and provide source of earning to the poor.
He said Pakistan has agreed to provide opportunities to Afghanistan trade items through Gwadar and Bin Qasim Ports in a good gesture to enhance the economic ties.
The minister said the corrupts and plunderers had been gathered under banner of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to save looted national wealth and corruption.