Prime Minister Imran Khan says government accords top priority to expanding Pakistan's industrial base as no country can progress without industrial development.

Speaking at a meeting with Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiyar in Islamabad today (Tuesday), he said the government is taking steps for the industrial capacity building and revival of sick units in the country.

The Prime Minister said the industrial sector is making progress due to business friendly policies of the government. He mentioned that industry is functioning with full capacity, which has increased job opportunities in the country.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed in detail about government's measures for country's industrial development and future strategy.

It was further informed that the Ministry of Industries and Production is ensuring provision of facilities for industries and removal of bottlenecks to increase country's industrial production in line with the Prime Minister's vision for the promotion of industries in Pakistan.

Imran Khan directed to prepare a comprehensive package in order to expedite measures to expand Pakistan's industrial base and increase mutual cooperation amongst the concerned government departments to achieve this objective.

Source: Radio Pakistan