Govt Taking All Measures to Facilitate Investments: Finance Minister

President and GCEO Mashreq Bank Ahmed Abdelaal called on Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb virtually to discuss the economic outlook and explore investment opportunities in Pakistan.

The minister expressed appreciation for Mashreq Bank’s interest in Pakistan’s financial landscape and expressed keen interest of the government to re-engage with Mashreq Bank.

Abdelaal appreciated the policies and initiatives of the government towards improving the investors’ confidence and creating a business-friendly environment in the country. He expressed Mashreq Bank’s interest in deepening its engagement in Pakistan’s financial sector and contributing to the country’s economic development.

He also mentioned that Pakistan is amongst one of the most strategic markets for investment opportunities. He also discussed the potential areas for investment in Pakistan such as such as infrastructure, energy, technology, agriculture, and SMEs in order to enhance collaboration between Pakistan and the UAE for remittances, trade, finance, and Islamic banking.

The minister underscored the significant potential of Pakistan’s IT and agriculture sectors, calling for increased investment from both local and international stakeholders to drive economic growth. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a stable and conducive business environment, assuring that all necessary measures are being taken to facilitate investments.