Shaheer Ahmed
The pandemic has made survival difficult. The governments around the world are making sure that the citizens do not have to bear the burden of the current situation, but it is inevitable. The financial decline has affected all sections of society. Recently, according to the normalcy index published by The Economist, Pakistan stood in the top three positions for the third consecutive time. This means that so far, Prime Minister Imran Khan has been the best performer in the global economy. This is a proud moment for us. Where the economies around the world incurred a decline in the pandemic, the Pakistani economy has been steady and yet emerged as one of the strongest.
“A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
John C. Maxwell
The country has been on a road of steady progress to achieve the milestones it had set. Not all can be achieved, yet some achievements help to proceed further.
The GDP has been 5. 37 % which is the second-best in the last fourteen years. This shows Pakistan is becoming a sustainable economy. Pakistan’s National Security Policy has also prioritized the economy, shifting from geo strategics to geo-economics.
Cheng Xizhong, (visiting Prof. at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, and former Defence Attache in South Asian countries) expressed his views that Imran Khan has won the recognition of the International community for taking the country out of economic hardships and steering it smoothly. He said that his work towards global peace, humanitarian efforts, and other avenues has won hearts across the globe. The foreign policy has been reshaped with his keen interest in international affairs.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has won full recognition and praise from the international community for taking people out of hardships and making great economic achievements in the country https://t.co/TvABWlKWSy @ImranKhanPTI @PakPMO
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 24, 2022
He has kept his people above all making sure that efforts are made for their benefit. His firm stance on corruption has earned him respect internationally. In these three and a half years of his leadership, he kept on exploring ways that are suitable for the nation.
There have been a lot of areas that needed work in the past but were ignored. Yet, Prime Minister made sure that they have been addressed properly. Some of the economical boosters are as follows:
- IT exports were increased by 35.8 percent
- FBR tax recovery was increased by 32.4 percent
- State Bank of Pakistan increased its reserves by 31.8 percent.
- Textile exports increased by 26 percent,
- services exports increased by 20.4 percent,
- remittances increased by 13.3 percent.
- crops (cotton, rice, sugarcane, wheat, and maize) production increased
The IT sector has seen a boom. Climate change and environmental concerns are being addressed along with awareness campaigns. Housing for all was introduced to make sure that the people from lower-income groups benefit from it too. Food security has also been given importance. Sehat cards have been introduced to give access to health.
Nineteen million applicants have registered for govt's Ehsaas Rashan Riayat programme: SAPM @SaniaNishtar @Ehsaas_Pk https://t.co/BdZG7cJok2
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 28, 2022
Finance Minister @shaukat_tarin directs to expand Kamyab Pakistan Programme all over the countryhttps://t.co/TFpdehppJr
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 28, 2022
A great leader knows what he wants and where does he want to take his people towards. Imran Khan has tried to live up to his people’s expectations. We wish him success for what his vision is.
