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Economic numbers showing better Govt's performance: Khaqan Najeeb
January 20, 2019

Adviser and Spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, Dr Khaqan Najeeb has said that economic indicators and statistics are showing better performance and right direction of government during last six months.

Talking to APP, he said that foreign remittances have increased by ten percent during the first six months while Foreign Direct Investment in last December was recorded seventeen percent more as compared to the same month last year.

Dr Khaqan Najeeb said trade deficit in six months scaled down by five percent and exports grew by two percent, while imports also dropped by two percent.  

The Spokesman of the Finance Ministry said current account deficit in first six months dropped by 4.4 percent as compared to same period last year due to tireless efforts of the present government.