Despite global headwinds, the growth prospects are positive for 2017 with a rebound of the industrial sector, improvement in energy supply and security situation.

GDP growth for 2017 is targeted at 5,7 per cent with contributions from agriculture (3,5 per cent), industry (7,7 per cent) and services (5,7 per cent).

Investment is targeted at 17,7 per cent of the GDP in order to realise the targets of sustained, indigenous and inclusive growth.

The fixed investment is expected to grow at 16,1 per cent of the GDP in 2017. The national savings, as a percentage of the GDP, is targeted at 16,2 per cent.

Public Sector Development Programme 2017, CPEC initiatives and all policies are geared toward achieving these targets.