ISLAMABAD – Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain says various majorcompanies of the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia andsome other countries have expressed keenness to invest billions of dollarsin different sectors in Pakistan.
Delivering a lecture in Oxford University in London on Friday, he said thegovernment under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan has focused onreviving economy.
The Minister said measures are being taken for establishment of specialeconomic zones and industrial development.
He said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a great economic project.
Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said the civil and military institutions are workingin complete harmony in the country.
He said transparency and rule of law are among the top priorities of thePTI government.
The Minister said the government is committed to root out corruption andmoney-laundering.
He said the government is working to increase participation of the overseasPakistanis in economic and political affairs of the country.
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Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said media enjoys complete freedom in Pakistan, andthe government has also withdrawn censorship on the state media.
He, however, stressed for regulating the communication channels being usedfor spreading violence and hatred.
The Minister said Pakistan desires peace at internal and external level,and has also been fighting against terrorism for the same purpose.
He said Pakistan is ready to play its role for attaining peace andstability in Afghanistan.
He said dialogue is the only way to move forward with India for resolutionof the outstanding disputes, including Kashmir.
