Corruption biggest challenge to reforms programme: PM Imran.

DAVOS -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday mentioned corrupt systems in the country as the biggest challenge currently faced by the government.

Speaking at the 'Pakistan Breakfast Meet at Davos' on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum being hosted at the Swiss resort town, the prime minister shared his vision about Pakistan's progress and related subjects, including strategic vision, fighting corruption, poverty alleviation and geopolitical balance.

The prime minister stated that corrupt systems are the biggest hindrance in the implementation of institutional reforms.

'It is like everyone wants to remove the tumor, but does not want the pain of surgery,' he said, adding that the moment the nation realises the importance of good governance, the country will make progress.

PM Imran said the country's founding and ideological fathers, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal, had wanted Pakistan to be a humane and just society. He vowed to set the direction of society on a similar trajectory.

'Pakistan is about hope and I believe that, with its immense potential and determination, the nation will thrive,' he added.

Stressing the importance of good governance, he said institutions deteriorate quickly but their revival always tales a lot of time and effort.

'Go after a big mission, never ever think of compromising,' the prime minister said as he shared the guiding principle of his life. He said he did not want the nation to give up in these difficult times and be patient.

He mentioned that foreign debt taken on by past governments had resulted in undue pressure on the common man. He said he will soon consult his advisers on how to reduce the price burden on electricity consumers.

Prime Minister Imran also highlighted his government's export-oriented approach to attain economic stability and mentioned the reduction in the current fiscal deficit by 75 per cent, which he said was reflected in a 200 per cent increase in foreign investment.

'I am confident that Pakistan is on the right track,' he said, adding that staying steadfast during a challenging period was important to achieve goals.

He said Pakistan's large human resources, its copper, gold and coal reserves, and fertile land gave the country an edge that could help...