Supplying Telstar 18 football for FIFA World Cup 2018 an honour: PM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has attained honour of supplying Telstar 18 football for the ‘FIFA World Cup 2018,’ as it did in World Cup 2014. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was the chief guest in 'Emerging Pakistan' ceremony held here on Thursday where the announcement was made.

Addressing the ceremony Prime Minister Abbasi said that Pakistan is emerging as an attractive destination for foreign investors after overcoming multiple challenges. He said that the country is not only achieving growth, but also facilitating connectivity to the region. He said our ambition is to provide Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western China and the broader region the most efficient access to sea and world markets.

The Prime Minister maintained that terrorism, economic challenges and regional issues have been successfully dealt with by taking them head on. He said that emerging Pakistan is vision to develop our exports and bring the name of Pakistan on world map as a leading exporter.

Prime Minister Abbasi said that due to pragmatic economic policies of the government, our exports are on rebound with double digit growth, economy growing by six percent, and highest Foreign Direct Investment in a decade. The Prime Minister said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is providing much needed infrastructure to the country and shortage of power, gas and other commodities are now things of the past. He said for the first time there has been massive income tax reforms in Pakistan which will allow entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to come forward to increase production and create more jobs.

He said it is a great honor and privilege for us that Pakistan will be supplying Telstar 18 football for the FIFA World Cup 2018, as it did in World Cup 2014.