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Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. PHOTO: APP
LAHORE:
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday the government is taking effective measure for the betterment and welfare of farmers.
Addressing a ceremony, the minister noted that agriculture sector played a key role in the development of the country.
He said the country’s economy is heading towards right direction due to the prudent economic policies of the incumbent government. He noted that the security forces are rendering matchless sacrifices in the war on terror, adding that the defence of Pakistan is in safe hands.
He paid tribute to the workers who worked tirelessly in flood-hit areas for the assistance and safe evacuation of people.
