Islamabad, June 19, 2023 (PPI-OT): Mr. Jason Avancena, CEO Nestle Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division today. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mahmood Pasha and senior officers from Finance Division and Nestle team participated in the meeting.

Mr. Jason Avancena expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister on supporting the Dairy and Milk industry and shared their business profile and contribution to the economic development of Pakistan. He also briefed the Finance Minister about company’s footprints in providing quality food items especially for children. He also apprised the chair of some issues the company is facing and sought support of the government.

Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the delegation of Nestle Pakistan and highlighted the economic situation. He stressed that despite challenging economic conditions, the government is committed to provide conducive environment to the business community for ease of doing business and facilitation to the foreign investors. The Finance Minister appreciated Nestle Pakistan for providing essential quality food to the population and stressed for increasing exports of its products. He further extended support and facilitation to resolve their issues. Mr. Jason Avancena, CEO Nestle Pakistan thanked the Finance Minister for extending cooperation and support.

For more information, contact:

Director General (Media)

Ministry of Finance

Government of Pakistan

Room # 514, Block-‘Q’, Finance Division,

Pak. Sectt. Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9211707, +92-51-9208281, +92-51-9206382

Fax: +92-51-9210877

Email: so_coord1@finance.gov.pk

Website: http://www.finance.gov.pk/