LAHORE: The provincial government has launched the Punjab Economic Report-2017 that focussed on the higher income through gainful employment by creating enough jobs for the rapidly growing population, reported a private media outlet. Eminent economists termed unemployment a major challenge and barrier to the sustainable growth. The report considers the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a potential vent for the long-term growth of the country in general and Punjab in particular. She reiterated the significance of evidence-based policy making and was of the view that the report would be beneficial for devising strategic development goals. Planning and Development (P&D) Chairman Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan said the province was not only focussing on accelerating economic growth but also on achieving balanced, inclusive and sustainable growth.

Source: Pakistan Today December 19, 2017 04:41 UTC