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Pakistan aiming over 6 percent economic rise

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IANS Islamabad

Pakistan is eyeing an economic growth rate of 6 percent by 2017-18 as it is believed the country's geo-political and strategic location can open up new vistas to make it a trade hub, a Pakistan minister said Thursday.

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal was talking to a delegation of Asian Development Bank here, Geo News reported.

Iqbal also said the Pakistan government is committed to reviving the economy through knowledge-based initiatives, public sector reforms, and building of modern infrastructure.

The government is determined to achieve the economic growth rate of over 6 per cent, he added.

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First Published: Sep 18 2014 | 8:30 PM IST

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