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COAS Syed Asim Munir pledges unwavering support of Pak Army to backstop the Govt’s efforts for ‘Economic Revival’ of Country
SIFC Apex Committee Meeting decides to deal with the menace of smuggling, hoarding & market manipulations with iron hands
Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan is pursuing a pro-active diplomacy & its relations with other countries are improving
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (SABAH): Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) resumed the proceedings of 5th Apex Committee Meeting on Saturday. 2nd session was arranged to seek input from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Information Technology & Telecommunications, National Food Security & Research, and Water Resources for improving business and investment climate in the Country.
The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. Ministries presented comprehensive plans, covering milestones, timelines and solutions to overcome major challenges.
The Committee unanimously decided to take all decisions in larger interest of the Country and deal with the menace of smuggling, hoarding and market manipulations with iron hands through an elaborate enforcement mechanism.
The Prime Minister directed the ministries to optimally utilise the short interim period for a positive contribution while also initiating medium and long term policy interventions.
Chief of Army Staff pledged unwavering support of Pakistan Army to backstop the Government’s efforts for ‘Economic Revival’ of the Country.
Meanwhile Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan is pursuing a pro-active diplomacy and its relations with other countries are improving.
He was addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Saturday flanked by Caretaker Interior Minister Senator Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Bugti, Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, IT Minister Dr. Umar Saif, Law Minister Ahmed Irfan Aslam and SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis Jawad Sohrab Malik following a meeting of Special Investment Facilitation Council.
The Foreign Minister said the SIFC meeting was briefed about Pakistan’s foreign policy.
He said our relations with China are very strong and ties with the United States are witnessing positive trajectory.
Jalil Abbas Jilani said that Pakistan also enjoys good relations with Saudi Arabia, Middle East, GCC, South Asian and Central Asian countries.
Terming Africa as an important region, Jalil Abbas Jilani said Look Africa Policy has been formulated and our relations with African countries will be further enhanced. He said the ties with European countries also hold significance and trade with the EU will be promoted. The Foreign Minister said steps are being taken to solve the problems of international investors. Jalil Abbas Jilani said long-term visas will be provided to the investors.
Speaking on the occasion, Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti said the Interior Ministry has made visa policy business friendly. He assured to issue visas to international investors on easy terms.
The Minister said special measures have been taken to prevent smuggling and the government has a zero-tolerance policy against this menace.
He said Law enforcement agencies have achieved great success in the war against terrorism. He warned that no one will be allowed to impose their agenda at gunpoint.
Jawad Sohrab Malik, in his remarks, said a cell will be established in collaboration with the Interior Ministry where issues related to the overseas Pakistanis will be solved.
Meanwhile, Dr Umar Saif said taxation system is being digitalized and it will help in documenting the economy.
He said training will be provided to two hundred thousand youth in IT sector whereas freelancing facility will be provided for five hundred thousand people across the country.