PM Khan meet World Bank, IMF representatives; businessmen in Washington
World Bank President David Malpass also called on PM Khan.
(Web Desk) – A delegation of businessmen and investors held a meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan at Pakistan Embassy in Washington.
The delegation that included Zia Chishti, Muhammad Khaishgi and Hasnain Aslam expressed keen interest in investment in the IT and technology sectors.
Businessmen Nasir Javed, Ashraf Qazi and Shoukat Dhanai also called on the premier.
Talking to the businessmen, PM Khan highlighted investment-friendly environment in Pakistan as a result of steps being taken by the government for ease of doing business.
He also informed the delegation about promotion of industrial sector and socio-economic development.
The delegation appreciated the vision of the PM in connection with socio-economic development in Pakistan and expressed their interest to invest in education, manufacturing and steel sectors.
A group of investors, including Aslam Khan, Mubashir Chaudhary, Dr Javed and Dr Abid Shiekh, of health and food sectors also called on the PM.
Former Pakistani ambassador to the UN Munir Akram and renowned businessman Shahal Khan called on PM Khan to discuss issues related to trade and investment in the country.
The meeting was also attended by federal ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Syed Ali Haider Zaidi.
Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and Advisor on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh were also present, along with Sayed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari.
David Lipton, acting managing director of the IMF called on the premier.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Adviser to PM on Commerce Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood and Adviser to PM on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh were present in the meeting.
World Bank President David Malpass also called on PM Khan.
