Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation from the International Free Zones Authority (IFZA) of the United Arab Emirates and the Aleria Group and witnessed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchanged between the IFZA and the Board of Investment Pakistan for investment in the existing Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
The prime minister welcomed the delegation of the International Free Zones Authority of the United Arab Emirates that would invest in several projects in existing Special Economic Zones of Pakistan, a Prime Minister's Office news release said.
On the occasion, the prime minister said Pakistan and the UAE had long-standing brotherly relations spanning decades, whereas the country had vast investment opportunities in several sectors.
"The government is taking steps on a priority basis to provide a business and investment-friendly environment in the country," the prime minister said.
The meeting was attended by IFZA Chairman Martin Gregers Pederson and Aleria Managing Partner Mana Ali Muhammad Hammad Al Shamsi, along with officials from Aleria and IFZA. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and relevant senior officials also participated in the meeting.
Polio-free Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reiterating his government's resolve to purge the country of polio virus, said that the downward trend in February this year evidenced the effectiveness of the polio vaccination drives in the country.
The prime minister, chairing a meeting regarding the anti-polio vaccination drive, appreciated the administration of all provinces for their efforts to timely identify polio cases resulting into the gradual downward trend, according to a PM Office press release.
Cabinet members
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held separate meetings with Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Leghari, Minister for Petroleum, the newly appointed Ministers of State Abdul Rehman Kanju, Talal Chaudhry and Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar.
Minister of State Talal Chaudhry called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on March 5, 2025.
PML-N leader
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ikhtiar Wali Khan Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual interests.
The overall political situation also came under discussion during the meeting, a press statement issued by the PM Office said.
The prime minister directed Ikhtiar Wali to further improve public engagements regarding the party affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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