PM Imran Khan directs authorities concerned to take all necessary measures to bring down prices of essential commodities

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary measures to bring down prices of essential commodities to give maximum relief to common man.

He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday to review overall economic situation in the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan said like our exemplary response to COVID-19 pandemic, we are working hard to mitigate negative impacts of international inflation, especially in petroleum products and food items.

He said stabilizing macroeconomic indicators in the country is government’s top priority to spur economic growth. Earlier, the Prime Minister was briefed about overall economic situation in the country.

The Prime Minister was also apprised of inflationary trend in the international commodity market and petroleum prices.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government is focused on lasting economic stability in the country. He was talking to renowned businessman Aqeel Karim Dhedi, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

The Prime Minister said despite COVID-19, the government has been successful to carry on medium to long term economic reforms and as a result our economic profile is stable.

He underlined the importance of growth in large scale manufacturing sector that will bring employment opportunities for skilled workers.

Aqeel Karim Dhedi appreciated the government’s measures for economic revival in the country. He termed them having far-reaching positive impacts for the industrial growth and economic growth of the country.