——- Says economic development is top most priority
——- Adds performance of ministries to be evaluated every two months
——- Wants all Ministries to deliver best results for country’s prosperity
——- Expresses grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in monsoon rains
By Anzal Amin
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the performance of ministries will be evalu-ated every two months.
Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said key performance indica-tors will be determined for this purpose.
He said the ministries demonstrating strong performance will be commended. He emphasized that it is ultimately about delivery and service to the nation.
Expressing satisfaction over the Pakistan Stock Market touching record levels, the prime minister said this reflects the positive business sentiment.
He said collective efforts are being made for the economic growth of the country, expressing the con-fidence that by the grace of Allah Almighty, these will bear fruit.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in monsoon rains in the country. He especially regretted the incident in Swat, emphasizing the need to take effective measures in the fu-ture to prevent such incidents.
The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of Muharram processions. He appreciated the efforts of the Interior Ministry as well as the provincial governments.
He said this sends an encouraging message of unity, solidarity and brotherhood.
Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday, where both leaders reiterated their commitment to working together for the country’s stability, development, and prosperity.
Federal Ministers for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Planning & Development Ahsan Iqbal were also present during the meeting.
Other attendees included Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan.
The two leaders discussed the overall political, economic, and security situation in the country.
They also exchanged views on law and order, and ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.
The prime minister briefed the president on government initiatives aimed at economic improvement.
