Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that the textile industry has an important role to play in fostering the country's economy.

Addressing an event at a private hotel in Lahore, Gilani stated: "It is great to see that the textile and fashion industry are joining hands together. The public-private partnership will reap benefits for the textile industry."

He underscored the importance of the textile industry, saying, "The textile industry is a key one, which also helps to boost the country's exports."

"Pakistan's textile industry has established itself in front of the world and made unique identity," he added.

Gilani said, "The government is bringing policies and laws for the survival of the textile industry."

The textile industry has always played a crucial role in providing impetus to the country's economy during the crunch situation," he added.

He was of the view that everybody should play a role in steering the country towards prosperity through the mutual partnership.

– PM Shehbaz acknowledges PPP's support in bid to robust country's economy –

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday acknowledged the support of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in a bid to put the country's economy back on track.

According to details, the PPP-led delegation spearheaded by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called on PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. On this occasion, the oremier hailed the PPP as the "key ally," saying, "The PPP is the key allied party of the incumbent government.

The premier had commended the proposal of Bhutto-Zardari in line with the "Charter of Democracy."

The PPP's delegation had praised the government policies for putting the country's economy back on track. The PPP had expressed full confidence in the government's policies and measures for the sake of the country's revival.

PM Shehbaz had welcomed the proposals of the PPP's delegation.