Politics of Zardari, Nawaz culminated: Fawad Chaudhry
Last updated on: 18 December,2018 05:52 pm
Fawad was addressing a function at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday that the politics of Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif has ended.
Addressing a function at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he asserted that Pakistan’s image in the world has improved as a result of the government’s steps in foreign policy and economic sector.
Pakistan’s relations with the United States are also improving, added Fawad.
The Minister said the United States has thanked Pakistan for facilitating in negotiations with the Afghan Taliban.
Fawad told that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have helped Pakistan in addressing the economic crisis.
He said Saudi Arabia plans to install oil refinery in Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates has also expressed interest to invest in Pakistan. Fawad Chaudhry confirmed that British Airways is going to resume its operation from Pakistan.
He went on to say that the opening of Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims will also bring economic benefits.
The Information Minister said positive trend has been witnessed in filing of tax returns as 1.5 million people have filed tax turns this year.
He said measures are being taken to increase exports and encourage foreign investment and small and medium enterprises. He said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was early focused on infrastructure, but now it is being expanded with the inclusion of agriculture and other sectors in it.
The Minister said steps have been initiated against corruption and money laundering.