Hard times over, country heading towards progress, prosperity: PM.

LAHORE -- Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said the previous year was a very difficult one as the country was on the verge of default, but now with the grace of Almighty, they have overcome the hard times with a stabilized economy.

He said now the government had to focus on provision of employment opportunities, besides working for the growth of industrialization as Allah Almighty had bestowed immense bounties upon Pakistan.

The prime minister was talking to elected members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Punjab assembly during a meeting here.

During the meeting, chief whip of PTI Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar and MNA Aamir Mahmood Kiyan were designated to work for coordination between the members of the National Assembly and the provincial government in Punjab, a press release said.

The prime minister expressed the confidence that the country would advance on the path of development and prosperity with the economic and social changes they were introducing.

The prime minister noted that the nations had to walk through the thick and thin, but should face the situation with fortitude and bravery.

He cited the improvements brought by Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad in the lives of his people.

He said 2019 was a year for bringing stabilization in the economy, while 2020, would be the year for development as the country was heading on a right track.

He said the previous governments had plundered the country mercilessly and pushed the public into darkness of unemployment and poverty.

The prime minister further said they had introduced the best administrative team in the province of Punjab.

A well coordinated strategy was on the anvil for bringing about harmony among the administration and elected representatives and for better governance...