Difficult Decisions Taken To Avoid Default: PM Shehbaz.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government took difficult decisions to revive the economy and save the country from default.

'We took over the reins of government in difficult times under the policy of state first and politics later,' the PM said this while talking to a delegation of Pak-US Business Forum which called on him here on Friday. He told the delegation that the promotion of foreign investment in Pakistan is the foremost priority of the government. The Prime Minister said that by implementing short-term and long-term planning in the power sector, we will reduce the dependence on imported oil.

He said, 'We are making efforts to generate 6 to 7 thousand megawatt power from solar and wind energy projects on priority basis.' Shehbaz Sharif said the government banned the import of luxury goods as well as reduced unnecessary government expenditures. The delegation appreciated measures taken by the government for the...