Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his call for national unity on the Charter of Economy during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Islamabad Model Special Economic Zone. The prime minister emphasised the importance of consistent economic policies to propel the country towards progress and prosperity. With the recent signing of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed confidence that the risks of default had diminished. He noted that nine Special Economic Zones were originally planned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Prime Minister Shehbaz commended the significant Chinese investments, amounting to $30 billion during Nawaz Sharif's tenure, primarily through the CPEC initiative.


Source:   The Express Tribune
July 18, 2023 17:45 UTC