ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday and briefed him about the overall situation of the ports.

Imran Khan and Ali Haider Zaidi discussed provision of easy loans to the fishermen and Karachi situation. The Prime Minister directed to take all possible steps for the financial assistance and prosperity of the fishermen.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan, while talking to renowned economist Shahid Kardar, said bringing the plundered money back to the country is amongst the foremost priorities of the government.

Imran Khan noted the illegal flow of money from the poor countries is the basic reason of their backwardness and poverty. They also discussed overall economic situation and the steps to check money laundering. NNI