Karachi: Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal announced that the national economy is progressing positively due to the government's prudent policies. Addressing a Gong ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, he highlighted key economic indicators that demonstrate this progress. According to Radio Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal emphasized that inflation has significantly decreased, dropping from thirty-eight percent to five percent. He also noted a substantial increase in exports, particularly in the IT sector, which has seen growth over the last two years. The Minister praised the Pakistan Stock Exchange for its impressive performance, highlighting its robust growth. He remarked on the Exchange's success in crossing the psychological barrier of one hundred thousand points, a considerable leap from its previous level of thirty thousand points.