Pakistan to be made into industrial state, agro-based economy: PM Imran

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Pakistan to be made into industrial state, agro-based economy: PM Imran​

Premier says government collaborating with China in learning newn agricultural techniques under CPEC

SAHIWAL:
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that efforts were underway to turn Pakistan into an industrial state and an agro-based economy, to ensure sustainable development and prosperity.

Addressing a cheque-distribution ceremony under the Ehsaas programme and tractors under the Kamyab Jawan programme in Sahiwal, the premier said the government was collaborating with China in learning new agricultural techniques under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

On the launch of Rs 18 billion developments in Sahiwal, he said the government was firm on the uplift of under-developed areas of the country.

The premier said Sahiwal would be provided best facilities in the fields of health, education, road infrastructure and social welfare.

The prime minister said Punjab had immense potential for development in agriculture and livestock sectors.

“The Ehsaas programme is meant to provide safety net to the lower income households,” the premier said while speaking at the gathering.

He maintained that his PTI-led government under the welfare programme is aiming to provide universal health care.

“Even developed countries don’t have universal health coverage,” he maintained, adding “This govt is focusing on provision of health as well as education.”

While speaking about the effects of the ongoing pandemic in other countries, PM Imran referred to the Lebanon protests. He said that among the protestors’ demands was the unfair distribution of compensation money paid during the Covid-19 lockdown.”



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“We distributed Rs180 billion to the masses. There was not a single complaint about the compensation process being politically motivated," He said most of the funds were distributed in Sindh, even though the PTI does not have its government in the province, "because the process was based on merit.”

'Lahore's biggest qabza group'

PM Imran also congratulated Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and his team on successfully tackling "Lahore's biggest qabza group".

The premier's statement was a reference to the demolition of 'illegal construction' at Khokhar Palace - the residence of former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Saiful Malook Khokhar - last week.

The premier blamed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for providing patronage to 'land mafia'.

According to the premier, no country in the world has progressed without the implementation of the rule of law. "Only countries that uphold the rule of law progress," he said.

Throwng his weight behind the provincial chief minister, the PM said people say he is a shy public official, does not give speeches, adding that "...this is the job he does. And these are the kind of issues that need to be tackled.

With additional input from APP

Pakistan to be made an industrial state: PM Imran | The Express Tribune

PM Imran Khan said Pakistan would be turned into an industrial state and an agro-based economy to ensure sustainable development and prosperity

tribune.com.pk

 

[Saithan]

Pakistan to be made into industrial state, agro-based economy: PM Imran​

Premier says government collaborating with China in learning newn agricultural techniques under CPEC

SAHIWAL:
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that efforts were underway to turn Pakistan into an industrial state and an agro-based economy, to ensure sustainable development and prosperity.

Addressing a cheque-distribution ceremony under the Ehsaas programme and tractors under the Kamyab Jawan programme in Sahiwal, the premier said the government was collaborating with China in learning new agricultural techniques under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

On the launch of Rs 18 billion developments in Sahiwal, he said the government was firm on the uplift of under-developed areas of the country.

The premier said Sahiwal would be provided best facilities in the fields of health, education, road infrastructure and social welfare.

The prime minister said Punjab had immense potential for development in agriculture and livestock sectors.

“The Ehsaas programme is meant to provide safety net to the lower income households,” the premier said while speaking at the gathering.

He maintained that his PTI-led government under the welfare programme is aiming to provide universal health care.

“Even developed countries don’t have universal health coverage,” he maintained, adding “This govt is focusing on provision of health as well as education.”

While speaking about the effects of the ongoing pandemic in other countries, PM Imran referred to the Lebanon protests. He said that among the protestors’ demands was the unfair distribution of compensation money paid during the Covid-19 lockdown.”



Read More: Watch: PM Imran breaks bread with Panagah dwellers

“We distributed Rs180 billion to the masses. There was not a single complaint about the compensation process being politically motivated," He said most of the funds were distributed in Sindh, even though the PTI does not have its government in the province, "because the process was based on merit.”

'Lahore's biggest qabza group'

PM Imran also congratulated Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and his team on successfully tackling "Lahore's biggest qabza group".

The premier's statement was a reference to the demolition of 'illegal construction' at Khokhar Palace - the residence of former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Saiful Malook Khokhar - last week.

The premier blamed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for providing patronage to 'land mafia'.

According to the premier, no country in the world has progressed without the implementation of the rule of law. "Only countries that uphold the rule of law progress," he said.

Throwng his weight behind the provincial chief minister, the PM said people say he is a shy public official, does not give speeches, adding that "...this is the job he does. And these are the kind of issues that need to be tackled.

With additional input from APP

Pakistan to be made an industrial state: PM Imran | The Express Tribune

PM Imran Khan said Pakistan would be turned into an industrial state and an agro-based economy to ensure sustainable development and prosperity

tribune.com.pk

Universal health care sounds pretty dangerous. Seeing as PK economy hasn’t reached a level where it can support this.

Looking at the danish system which is among best in the world, though quality of doctors are questionable.

The danish system is very expensive, very heavy and difficult to optimize.

Make a system where people pay a little bit themselves. Exclude dentists otherwise ppl will skip brushing teeth and just go to dentist on everones expenses.

I hope China is going to teach PK sustainable agriculture, otherwise it won’t be good.

 

[Kaptaan]

Universal health care sounds pretty dangerous. Seeing as PK economy hasn’t reached a level where it can support this

It's a fabulous idea. It is already has been implemented in Khyber Pakhtunkwa Province [KPK] and is of enormous economic and social benefit. It helps the poor most of all by making sure they are healthy and mitigated from the expense of treatment. Often entire family will become fininacially crippled when the breadwinner gets sick.

Such policies help to improve health and in time feed into a better workforce. And trust me Pakistan is lot wealthier then the numbers you get to read.

 

[Nilgiri]

Can't spell industry without indus.

Just realised that heheh @Kaptaan @Yankeestani