ISLAMABAD – The Prime Minister has appreciated the Islamic DevelopmentBank’s long standing engagement with Pakistan and its support towardscapacity building, polio eradication and economic growth.

He was talking to President Islamic Development Bank Dr Bandar M H Hajjarand members of his delegation in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister underscored the importance of IsDB for member countriesand Muslim communities worldwide.

He mentioned that the current government and the Bank shared the commongoal of enabling the people to lead better lives and achieve their fullpotential.

Imran Khan apprised President IsDB about the flagship initiatives ofGovernment of Pakistan, namely “Ehsaas” and “Naya Pakistan Housing” aimedat social welfare and poverty alleviation.

The President IsDB expressed his appreciation of the government policiesfor pursuing people centric growth policy.

The delegation expressed support for the government’s flagship “Ehsas”program.