Delegation of US company meets PM, shows interest in exploring business opportunities in Pakistan

Imran Khan welcomed Capital Group’s interest in Pakistan highlighted present govt’s reform agenda

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan having a population of over 200 million, with youth in majority, and the unique geo-strategic location offered a number of opportunities to business community.

He was talking to a delegation of Capital Group, American financial services company, which called on him at the PM Office.

The delegation of Capital Group included Michael Thawley, Political Economist Capital Group, Arthur Caye, Luis Freitas de Oliveira, Ric Torres, Stephen Green, Talha Khan and Wahid Butt.

Finance Minister Asad Umar, Advisor to PM on Commerce and Industry Abdul Razak Dawood, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Chairman BOI Haroon Sharif and senior officials were present during the meeting.

Capital Group is ranked among the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations, with $1.89 trillion in assets under management.

Talking to the prime minister, Michael Thawley said that the improved security situation, policies and the seriousness of the current government towards economic revival had encouraged the company to explore business opportunities in Pakistan.

Imran Khan while welcoming Capital Group’s interest in Pakistan highlighted present government’s reform agenda and various steps being taken to provide a conducive and business friendly environment to the investors.

He said that the government besides focusing on improving ease of doing business was striving for a mindset change so that the business community was facilitated to undertake lucrative business ventures.

This, he continued, would enable the economy to expand and create job opportunities for the country’s youth.