FM lauds role of Pakistani diaspora in UK’s economic development

November 23, 2022: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has appreciated the contribution of the Pakistani Diaspora towards the economic development of the United Kingdom and the building bridges between the two countries, a press release issued by the Finance Division read.

He was talking to Member Parliament UK-House of Commons and Co-Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan Yasmin Qureshi, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The FM expressed satisfaction at the level of Pak-UK friendship and hoped that the existing cooperation between the two countries will further strengthen in the future.

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Yasmin Qureshi and briefed her on the current economic outlook of Pakistan. He apprised her of various policy measures being undertaken by the present government to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth by enhancing the ease of doing business, encouraging exports, and facilitating foreign investment.

Dar also shared economic and financial losses incurred due to devastating floods in Pakistan. He appreciated the UK government for extending flood relief support to Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Yasmin Qureshi expressed sympathy with Pakistan over the loss of lives and properties due to devastating floods. She appreciated the economic policies of the present government in Pakistan for achieving sustainable economic growth. She further expressed hope that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom will strengthen due to the pragmatic policies of the present leadership in Pakistan.

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