Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar on Sunday said that investment in the country had increased manifold due to the prudent policies of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.

Addressing an event in Lahore, he said that PTI government had not only uplifted the ailing economy but also virtually put it on a path of growth.

"Investment in the country has increased by 78%," he said.

He said that the value of rupee was now stabilising and inflation would come down in the coming months.

"The year 2019 was of economic stability, while 2020 will be the year of progress and prosperity," he said.

Commenting on the hike in the rates of utility bills, the minister noted that steps were being taken to red...