LAHORE: Petroleum Minister Musadik Masood Malik said on Saturday the government had prepared a plan under which youngsters would get jobs after completing their degrees, and they would be able to create employment opportunities for others.

The minister said that to implement the plan, some changes in the system and investment support from other countries were needed.

Addressing a press conference, he said the imbalance in the country’s exports and imports also created challenges and stressed the need to boost exports.

He said the federal government wanted to increase gross domestic product and boost productivity.

Mr Malik said the government was bringing economic changes in the country and approaching other countries to ensure sustainable development. He said there was a need to end an atmosphere of polarisation in society and promote a sense of respect and morality.

“Pakistan has deep brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia,” he said, adding that Pakistan wanted its development. He said the recent talks with Saudi Arabia were aimed at Pakistan’s progress and development, and the arrival of a high-level Saudi business delegation was part of such efforts.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2024