‘Federal Govt fully focused on encouraging economic growth, foreign investment’

The Federal Government is fully focused on encouraging economic growth and foreign investment in the country. Addressing a joint news conference in Islamabad today, PML-N leaders Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Romina Khurshid Alam and Rana Mashhood Ahmed reiterated the government's resolve to revive the national economy. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who is also Minister of State for Information Technology, told the media persons that employment opportunities would be increased for the youth. She said skill development training is being imparted to the youth to make them capable of meeting the demands of industry within the country and abroad. The Minister of State said Special Technology Zones Authority is being operationalized, along with the establishment of IT parks, to encourage foreign investment. She said co-working spaces are being established to promote e-rozgaar in the country. Shaza Fatima reiterated that the underprivileged segments of society will be protected in every tough economic decision. Rana Mashho od said reviving economy is the biggest challenge confronting the federal government for which it is working with a thorough vision. Source: Radio Pakistan