All economic indicators positive: Info Minister

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said all economic indicators are positive, with foreign exchange reserves improving, the currency remaining stable and inflation decreasing. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he regretted that a particular party wants to derail this process. However, he said the party will not succeed in its designs. The Information Minister categorically stated that any attempt to disturb the law and order situation will not be tolerated and the law will take its course. Attaullah Tarar said the economic policy of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was not only in the nation's interest but has also started yielding results. He said the world community is also endorsing and appreciating the country's economic policy. Describing the Prime Minister's visit to the United States as highly successful, the Information Minister said Shehbaz Sharif's address to the UN General Assembly received an unprecedented response, which is an honour for Pakistan. He s aid the Prime Minister forcefully presented the case of Kashmir and Palestine at the world body. He said Pakistani delegation led the walk-out from the UN General Assembly during the speech of the Israeli Prime Minister. He said the Israeli Prime Minister addressed the empty hall. He said Pakistan's foreign policy is on a successful trajectory and the Prime Minister's visit to New York is a manifestation of it. Responding to a question, the Information Minister said that hosting SCO Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad is a matter of honour for Pakistan which will prove to be a milestone for building soft image of Pakistan. He said we are ready to host the moot. Source: Radio Pakistan