Pakistan is going on the upswing, don't miss the boat: Imran Khan!

• As Imran looks to the bright future, he couldn't help but remember the golden years in the '60s.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is certain that the future is rosy for Pakistan, and he is urging investors "not to miss the boat".

As he took the World Government Summit stage on Sunday, the recently elected leader said: "This is the time to come to Pakistan. The country is going on the upswing. Don't miss the boat."

An ambitious reform programme has been rolled out in the country, Imran said, and the government is prioritising investments in health and education.

"The state must take responsibility to eradicate poverty. We are all set to start a reform programme in Pakistan. Reforms are painful, but essential," he said. "I do not believe in a society where the rich get richer, and the poor continue to suffer. Distribution of wealth should be equitable."

The government, under the former cricketer, is determined to improve infrastructure, attract foreign investments and ease visa policies to maximise the country's tourism potential. In fact, "a total of 70 countries can now get a visa on arrival in Pakistan", he said.

As Imran looks to the bright future, he couldn't help but remember the golden years in the '60s, when Pakistan was hailed as the fastest growing nation in Asia.

"Pakistan was a country of optimism and hope," said Imran.