ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged business community to play its due role in achieving economic stability.
Talking to a delegation of leading businessmen in Islamabad on Sunday, he said some elements are trying to create an environment of economic uncertainty in the country.
He said problems facing the economy can be resolved through concerted efforts of both Government and the business community.
The Prime Minister said meeting with business community will be made a regular feature to seek their input and valuable suggestions.
Economic situation of the country, negotiations and staff level agreement with IMF, the current market situation and future course of action were discussed in detail during the meeting.
The businessmen, representing all leading Chambers of the country and different sectors of economy, presented various proposals to boost economic activities and consolidate the economy in the short and long terms.
Addressing fund raising event for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Islamabad on Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital extends treatment to 75 percent cancer patients free of cost.
He said the hospital is spending 6 billion rupees on the treatment of deserving cancer patients.
The Prime Minister said the people of Pakistan had built this hospital and now they are contributing overwhelmingly to meet its expenses.
Imran Khan said two cancer hospitals have been completed in Lahore and Peshawar, whereas a state of the art third hospital is being completed in Karachi for cancer patients’ treatment.
