ISLAMABAD: Minister of Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar called on Syed Basar Shueb, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director and Managing Director of International Holding Company (IHC) on Thursday.

The Finance Minister briefed the CEO of IHC regarding the recent visit of the Prime Minister and his various meetings held with the Emirati businessmen and investors. He thanked the management of the IHC for their interest in making investments in Pakistan. He discussed the ways to accelerate the economic cooperation between the two countries and expressed the desire to strengthen the existing economic ties to a next level.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan would welcome investment from the UAE and explained various investment opportunities in Pakistan. He further stated that the Government of Pakistan is pursuing various reforms for providing greater facilitation to investors and businessmen.

Welcoming the Finance Minister, the CEO Syed Basar Shueb highlighted the cordial relation that exists between the two countries and appreciated the role of the Government to attract investment opportunities in Pakistan.

The Finance Minister assured the CEO of maximum facilitation by the Government of Pakistan for Emirati investors in Pakistan.

Meanwhile Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye, and offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies on human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Turkiye and extended all out relief support in this difficult time. He further expressed the resolve of the Government and its people to stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters during these testing times.

Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and admired Govt of Pakistan for sending immediate relief aid and necessary help for the earthquake victims in need of hour. He further stated that in their Cabinet meting Turkish President greatly appreciated the support which Pakistan has been extending for the earthquake victims.