Govt encouraging foreign investors to invest in Pakistan: FM Qureshi
Last updated on: 23 May,2021 02:01 pm
FM said there has been a historic increase in foreign remittances this year
NEW YORK (Web Desk) - Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan needs a strong economy for effective foreign policy and the government is focusing on priorities at this front.
Talking to American-Pakistani Entrepreneurs in New York, he said we are encouraging foreign investors to invest in Pakistan.
He said there has been a historic increase in foreign remittances this year and the credit goes to Pakistanis living abroad.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan has received over one billion dollars remittance during six months after launching of Roshan Digital Pakistan initiative.
He said the government has initiated e-visa regime to promote tourism in the country.
The Foreign Minister said the government has decided to give right of vote to overseas Pakistanis so that they can play a role in decision-making in the political system.
He said we have set up a Strategic Communications Division under Public Diplomacy for effective publicity of national narrative.