Islamabad (TDI): Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, met with Masud Khan, Honorary Consul General of Lithuania, to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook and investment opportunities.
During the meeting, Minister Sheikh praised Lithuania’s export-driven growth model as a successful example and stressed the importance of adopting a similar strategy in Pakistan to achieve sustainable economic development.
He highlighted the critical role of active private sector participation in boosting investment, industrial growth, and job creation.
The Minister briefed him on key government initiatives, including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the Business Facilitation Center (BFC), and the Asaan Karobar Act, aimed at improving ease of doing business.
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Emphasizing the need for long-term policy planning, the Federal Minister stated that policy continuity is essential for economic stability and investor confidence. Facilities and incentives for Overseas Pakistanis were also discussed to encourage greater investment inflows.
The Minister reaffirmed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Government continues to implement investment-friendly reforms to strengthen the national economy.
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“The Board of Investment remains fully committed to facilitating investors and positioning Pakistan as a preferred investment destination,” he added.
Sohail Majeed
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