Speaker National Assembly Choudhry Amir Hussain has said that the present government is making all-out efforts for bringing political, industrial development and economic stability in the country. Talking to reporters here on Wednesday evening he added that due to the effective policies of the government the national economy had attained a strong position and with the passage of time it would be further strengthened and bring economic constancy in the country.
The government had managed to introduce most conducive business-friendly environment by opting rational and revolutionary measures for foreign investment in the country, he said. He said: "Many foreign investors and overseas Pakistanis have showed their readiness for setting up industrial projects in Pakistan."
UNEMPLOYMENT: In order to bring down the unemployment graph, the government was making adequate efforts to bring about the industrial revolution intending to create maximum job opportunities for the jobless educated and skilled persons in the country, he added.
The NA Speaker said that the construction work on a bridge over the River Tavi would be executed in near future and this project would be completed at a cost of Rs 220 million, while steps have already been taken to protect the agricultural land and villages from erosion in Bujwat area.
TERRORISM: Choudhry Amir Hussain said: "Concrete measures have been adopted for weeding out the menace of terrorism and purging the country from terrorists, including foreigners, involved in
terrorist activities on top priority basis, while the role of Pakistan against terrorism is being widely appreciated throughout the world."
He was of the view that the district governments had completed record development work and helped resolve the problems confronting the people at local level. "The government is actively considering strengthening the local bodies system for the larger interests of the people," he added.
Choudhry Amir Hussain said that basic facilities, like tele-communication, provision of Sui gas, education, health and roads, were being provided on top priority basis in ignored and far-off areas of the country.
The government was spending a huge amount on the uplift of the less developed areas aimed at bringing these areas on equal footing with the developed parts of the country, he added.