Prime Minister Imran Khan says government is taking steps on priority basis for industrial development. Chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad today [Friday], he said industrial development is imperative for overall economic development.

He said regardless of Covid-19, industries remained operational because of successful policies of the government.

The Prime Minister directed to take steps on priority basis to encourage investment in the industries. The meeting was informed the share of manufacturing sector in the GDP is 12.79 percent and the government is focussing to enhance it to twenty five percent. The meeting was informed that a comprehensive strategy has been prepared to revive sick units and woo investment in the Information Technology.

Source: Radio Pakistan