Early resolution of energy crisis must for economic revival: Shahbaz

lahore - Federal Minister for Trade Khurram Dastagir Khan met Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad. Matters relating to economic development, energy and other projects were discussed in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that resolution of energy crisis as early as possible is essential for the promotion of industrial sector and revival of economy and the government is making sincere efforts for this purpose.
He said that completion of Nandipur Power Project, Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park and coal-based projects of power generation will greatly help in overcoming the shortage of electricity. Shahbaz Sharif said that former rulers paid no attention to resolving energy crisis and improvement of economy while Pakistan Muslim League-N govt through its comprehensive policies and strategy has revived economy.  He further said that the govt is taking all possible steps for the progress and welfare of the people. He said that besides Ramazan Package, the govt will also take effective administrative measures for ensuring provision of essential items to the people at reasonable rates during Ramzan-ul-Mubarrak.  Federal Trade Minister Khurram Dastagir appreciated the rapid development process in the province and said that due to solid economic policies of the government, the economy has started improving.

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