Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is taking off for economic growth after attaining macroeconomic stability.

Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he lauded the tireless efforts of the government's economic team for achieving the milestone of macroeconomic stability.

The Prime Minister said the government is also taking effective measures and making untiring efforts to speed up journey towards achieving the goal of economic growth.

Turning to his recent successful visit to the United Arab Emirates, Shehbaz Sharif said he had very fruitful meetings with the world leaders including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Managing Director International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit.

Prime Minister said remittances from overseas Pakistanis have increased which is a testement of of their trust in the government's policies.

Shehbaz Sharif said he had held meetings with Pakistani investors in Dubai and invited them to invest in Pakistan, assuring them of ease of doing business.

Talking about his meeting with the IMF Managing Director, Shehbaz Sharif said the MD IMF lauded the efforts of the government of Pakistan for revival of economy .

Turning to his meeting with Sri Lankan President, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy close brotherly relations.

He praised the Sri Lankan government for sending its team of doctors to meet situation arising out due to Dengue Virus in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said he also invited the Sri Lankan President to visit Pakistan as per his convenience.

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government's resolve for taking stern action against elements involved in human trafficking.

About Palestine issue, the Prime Minister said Pakistan presented the Palestine case in a befitting manner at the Dubai Summit as fifty thousand innocent Palestinians have been martyred which is a great tragedy.

While reprimanding the irresponsible statements of the Israeli Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan would continue to protect the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at all cost.

Prime Minister also directed o evolve a strategy for providing food items at reasonable prices during Ramadan.

Shehbaz Sharif said the federal and the provincial governments should work together to ensure the provision of edible items to the common man at cheaper rates.

Besides, the cabinet approved the interfaith harmony policy and religious tolerance strategy. Under this policy, dialogues and conferences on religious tolerance will be organized, while a public awareness campaign will also be launched.

An action plan for the protection of religious minorities' rights is also part of this policy. Under the religious tolerance strategy, measures will be taken to check hate material and literature.