Economic indicators showing improvement in economy, says Atta Tarar
Pakistan
Asserted that Pakistan will be one of the largest economy in the world
Provision of IT trainings to 0.2 mln children every year.
Agreements are being initiated with international firms.
Education is the foremost priority of the government.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar asserted that inflation rate was decreasing gradually and all the economic indicators were indicating that economy was improving.
Addressing a press conference, Atta Tarar stated that country's economic indicators were improving during their incumbent government. He insisted that last years were hard when Pakistan was near to default.
Federal minister claimed that Pakistan will rank among the top economies of the world one day. He added that the developed countries were acknowledging the progress of Pakistan.
He said there has been record reduction in inflation and the foreign exchange reserves were enough for two months' worth of imports.
He stressed that provision of IT skills were crucial for young people as 68 pc of population comprised of youth. He acknowledged that youth workforce was in-demand in IT, minerals and other sectors.
Atta Tarar affirmed that government has been taking effective measure to provide resources to youth. Federal minister insisted that government’s main focus was education.
He also highlighted the performance of PM Shehbaz, provision of laptops to students during his tenure as Punjab chief minister. Information minister also underscored the importance of PM’s recent visit to China.
He disclosed that a framework agreement was signed with notable tech company of China which will provide IT training to 0.2 million children every year.
Atta Tarar added that agreements with the world’s top firms were also being initiated. He revealed that smart board will be installed in the schools of Islamabad and IT trainings will be provided in schools.
