Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is giving special attention to enhance performance and efficiency of domestic manufacturing sector while equally focusing on measures to invite foreign direct investment (FDI).
He was talking to Managing Director of North American Operations of Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) company, Peter Briggs, who called on him in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister said after successfully achieving the goal of economic and fiscal stability, the government is taking effective measures to undertake deep-rooted structural and economic reforms to usher into an era of export-led growth and productive economy.
He said the government is following a vibrant strategy to evaluate the economic viability of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and subsequently to tread a path of privatization for uplifting national economy and growth.
The Prime Minister especially emphasised that Government is cognizant of the vital importance to have team of experts and professionally qualified workforce to improve economic growth engine. He further said in the same context, Pakistan is ready to have a productive and meaningful partnership with the international consulting firms to strengthen economic growth, while ensuring impact and accountability at their ends.
Peter Briggs expressed his appreciation for Government’s commitment to invite foreign direct investment (FDI) and to positively engage with international economic experts. He also conveyed eagerness of the firm to have positive coordination and cooperation with Pakistan for progressive business ecosystem and productive economy.
