Islamabad December 10 2021: Adviser on Finance Shaukat Tarin has said the government has taken various steps to attract foreign investment in the country.
Talking to Senior Vice President of International Finance Corporation Stephanie Von Friedeburg in Islamabad on Friday, he said the government is committed to introduce reforms in various sectors to address the longstanding structural issues and to attain sustainable and inclusive growth.
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The Adviser invited the International Finance Corporation to increase investment in Pakistan to make private sector an engine of growth and development.
Stephanie Von Friedeburg supported the efforts taken by the government in social, economic and financial sectors for improvement of economy.
Meanwhile, Adviser on Finance Shaukat Tarin has expressed government's resolve for the development of all provinces including Gilgit Baltistan.
He was talking to Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed in Islamabad on Friday who apprised him on the development and public welfare projects being carried out in Gilgit Baltistan and financial requirements of the administration for their timely completion.
The Adviser assured his full support for the development of Gilgit Baltistan area and emphasized for regular consultation and coordination meetings between Gilgit Baltistan administration and the Finance Division.
Earlier, a delegation of Pakistan Retail Business Council held a meeting with Adviser on Finance Shaukat Tarin in Islamabad on Friday.
Speaking to the delegation, the Adviser lauded the contribution of retailers for the betterment of the economy and assured them maximum support and level playing field.
The Adviser directed the FBR to address the issues of retailers with mutual coordination.
