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Shehbaz Chairs Economy and Investment Review, Cites Reforms for New Direction

Private firms would steer project planning to draw foreign capital.

Overview

  • The Islamabad meeting reviewed the overall economic situation, foreign direct investment plans, and ongoing as well as proposed development projects.
  • Army chief General Asim Munir joined Ishaq Dar and a broad slate of ministers for the review.
  • Shehbaz directed ministries and institutions to fully facilitate international investors.
  • He said recent positive indicators reflect confidence from foreign investors in Pakistan’s economy.
  • Briefings highlighted work in the energy, infrastructure, information technology and industrial sectors as the government pursues a regional investment hub.