Nawaz Sharif... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
has said commitment is required to overcome challenges like terrorism and energy crisis which are hampering the economic growth.
"It's hard to decide whether to improve security situation or to overcome energy crisis," said the prime minister at the inaugural ceremony of the 10th Pakistain Auto Show at Expo Centre here on Thursday. The three-day show has been organised by Pakistain Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM).
The prime minister promised fast track solutions to the issues confronting the auto industry.
"Provision of equal opportunities and a conducive environment for businesses is government's duty because if trade and industry thrive, the whole country prospers," said the prime minister while asking accompanying Federal Commerce Minister Khurram Dastagir to discuss with the stakeholders issues like trade with India, imposition of GST on locally manufactured tractors, import of used cars etc.
"No correspondence, minister Sahib. Please sit with the industry people, listen to their grievances, redress the same on the spot if possible ...." said Sharif.
The government would extend all-out cooperation to the auto industry's endeavour to develop made in Pakistain or national car, said the prime minister while advising the organisers to further improve the standards of the event on the pattern of Geneva auto show and other such international exhibits.
Nawaz Sharif said seven years projects worth $32.69bn had been finalised in collaboration with China which would attract an annual foreign investment of $4bn.