Monday 3 March 2014

Ishaq Dar stresses Pakistani Mission abroad to bring foreign investment


imageISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday emphasized upon the Pakistani Missions abroad to draw attention of the investors to Pakistan where huge potential is available for foreign investment.
This he said while speaking with Pakistan's Ambassador designate to Qatar, Shehzad Ahmad who called on him here.
The Finance Minister said that there is huge potential of foreign investment in Pakistan particularly in economy, energy and infrastructure sectors.
"We have introduced a very robust economic revival programme which includes public private partnership on the basis of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model", he added.
The Minister said that the new initiatives will be instrumental for economic rebuilding. Important initiatives include deregulation, undertaking structural reforms to improve management of public finances and making Pakistan an attractive investment destination.
He said that Qatar has expertise in energy sector and the Ambassador should encourage the potential investors from Qatar on opportunities available in the Country.
The Ambassador designate briefed the Minister on his plans to represent Pakistan effectively in Qatar. The Ambassador assured the Finance Minister that he will work hard to enhance existing cooperation between the two countries.
He also thanked the Finance Minister for his Ministry's commitment and support to provide assistance in attracting foreign investment in the Country.

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