Islamabad, November 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Lord Wajid Khan, Member House of Lords UK along with a delegation of prominent businessmen from UK called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. The business delegation comprised Mr. Zuber Issa, CBE, head of EG Group and ASDA, Mr. Mohammad Asim, Mr. Mohammad Tayyab and Mr. Shakoor Ahmed, Directors of EG Group.
SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Secretary Finance and other senior officers of Finance Division also attended the meeting. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the delegation and apprised of them the current overall macroeconomic outlook of the country.
The Finance Minister further shared about policies and measures being undertaken by the present Government for dealing with the challenges to the economy of the country in order to put it in the right direction. He further said that through prudent policy decisions, the challenges to Pakistan’s economy are being effectively addressed.
Finance Minister Senator Dar further said that the present government is placing high priority to facilitate the business community and foreign direct investment and highlighted the potential avenues and opportunities available in Pakistan.
The delegation expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister Dar and shared their business profile and vision. The delegation appreciated business friendly policies of the government and showed keen interest to consider investing in Pakistan in different sectors. The Finance Minister assured full cooperation and support of the Government of Pakistan to the delegation for making investment in Pakistan.
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Ministry of Finance
Government of Pakistan
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