Foreign investors delegation calls on CM Shehbaz

LAHORE: A delegation of foreign investors led by Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, Chairman of AKD Group called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here Thursday.

Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Pakistani economy was progressing rapidly, adding that growth rate had remained 5.75 percent during the current fiscal year.

Due to solid economic policies of the government, he said, investors' trust had been increased as Pakistan was the best market for investment and foreign investors should take full benefit of such wonderful opportunities.

He said incidents of terrorism had been decreased to a great extent during the present government and peace had been restored in Karachi.

He said CPEC had created tremendous opportunities and the investors should come forward to reap the benefits.

Shehbaz Sharif said a new history had been written in Pakistan by completing the energy projects in a record period of time.

He maintained that three gas-based electricity generation projects had been installed and Punjab government was also setting up another 1260 megawatt gas-based plant.

"We have completed projects with transparency, speed and high-quality," he added.

Foreign investors said Pakistan was the best country with regard to investment and the emerging market was very attractive for the investors.

"You have provided conducive atmosphere for investment by employing your vision and hard work," they further said.

Provincial Ministers Rana Mashhood Ahmed, Sheikh Allauddin, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Spokesman Punjab government Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan were present on the occasion.