PM Shehbaz takes tough steps to drive growth: minister

Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken difficult decisions to put Pakistan on the path of development.

Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken difficult decisions to put Pakistan on the path of development.

In a statement, Malik said the government had focused on practical politics and decisions aimed at strengthening the country.

He said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz believes in practical political work. He also praised former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for making Pakistan a nuclear power.

According to Malik, Pakistan’s nuclear capability has strengthened its position and security in the region.

The minister also welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. He said the agreement was a source of pride for the nation.

Malik said Pakistan’s next major target should be economic progress. He stressed the need to achieve stronger results in the economic sector.

The petroleum minister also indicated that there could be positive news regarding petroleum product prices. He said a reduction in prices could provide relief to consumers.

Malik further said Pakistan had emerged as an important country for regional peace and security. He praised the capabilities and professionalism of the country’s armed forces.

He said the world had witnessed the skills and operational capabilities of Pakistan’s military. He added that these capabilities had strengthened Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability.

The minister also acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by Pakistan during the Iran-US conflict. He said the situation created challenges for the country at the economic level.

Malik maintained that Pakistan must now focus on economic achievements. He said stronger economic performance would be an important step towards securing long-term national progress.