Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (fifth from left) speaks with a group of prominent business executives from the United Kingdom on November 3, 2024. —Radio Pakistan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Sunday that his government aims to attract more foreign investment. He shared these comments during a meeting with a delegation of prominent UK businessmen, led by Zuber Issa, in Lahore.
The prime minister explained that the government offers high-quality services to businesses. For instance, it provides a one-window operation through the Special Investment Facilitation Council. These efforts have contributed in the growth in Pakistan’s economy, boosting investor confidence.
He also urged the UK delegation to invest in Pakistan. Moreover, the discussions focused on finding ways to improve collaboration. Strengthening business-to-business links between Pakistan and the UK was another key point, according to Radio Pakistan.
The UK delegation praised the government’s economic initiatives. They expressed confidence in the stability of Pakistan’s economy and its long-term prospects for growth.
This meeting follows the prime minister’s recent call to Qatari business leaders. In Doha, he invited them to consider investing in Pakistan. During the meeting with the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), he emphasized key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and finance. He described Pakistan as an attractive destination for investment.
Several Pakistani officials attended the Doha meeting, including Senator Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister; Khawaja Muhammad Asif, defense minister; Jam Kamal Khan, commerce minister; Mohammad Aurangzeb, finance minister; and Attaullah Tarar, minister of information and broadcasting.
The meeting included discussions on cooperation for sustainable development. The two sides also talked about fostering innovation and creating job opportunities. The Qatari delegates welcomed this proposal. They see it as a good chance to boost their investment in Pakistan’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Overall, the discussions highlight the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation. Such efforts are key to supporting regional economic stability and long-term development.
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