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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Tuesday held a meeting with Lithuania’s Honorary Consul General Masud Khan to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook and explore investment opportunities.
According to BoI press release, the meeting was also attended by former Director of Pakistan Television (PTV), Rasheed Khan Niazi. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted Lithuania’s export-led growth model as a successful example and emphasized that Pakistan must also adopt an export-driven economic strategy to achieve sustainable growth.
He stressed the importance of active private sector participation in enhancing investment, industrial development, and job creation. The Minister briefed the participants 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.
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 continued to implement investment-friendly reforms to strengthen the national economy.
The Board of Investment remains fully committed to facilitating investors and positioning Pakistan as a preferred investment destination, he said. According to the press release, the guests appreciated the minister’s efforts to promote investment and improve Pakistan’s investment climate.