President urges expatriates to invest in Pakistan

December 24, 2021: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the expatriates to invest in Pakistan which is fast emerging as Asia’s premier investment and trade hub, said a press release yesterday.

He emphasized the need to link up the Pakistani diaspora with the industry, academia, experts, and the relevant organizations in Pakistan for proper utilization of their intellectual and business talent. The President made these remarks while talking to a delegation of US-based overseas Pakistanis, led by President Aspire Pakistan, Mr. Hassan Syed, which called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, yesterday.

While talking to the delegation, the President said that Pakistan was improving and training its available human resource by imparting them contemporary skills and modern education. He stated that efforts were being made to increase the number of university graduates, besides enhancing the quality of education.

He further said that steps were being taken for the digitalization of the economy which would further boost foreign direct investment in Pakistan. The President was told that Aspire Pakistan was a network of overseas entrepreneurship, investors and technology experts with a vision to make Pakistan socially and economically prosperous through innovation and entrepreneurship. The President appreciated the role of overseas Pakistanis in the socio-economic development of Pakistan.

Press Release