Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Committee for Development of Investment Portfolio to enhance investment from the UAE and its entities.

The meeting was attended by senior representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Energy, Petroleum, Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Privatization, SIFC, Punjab Energy Department, Fauji Foundation, and the Attorney General's Branch.

Discussion centered on identifying priority sectors, addressing key challenges, and enhancing inter-agency coordination to facilitate and expedite investment flows from the UAE for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Ishaq Dar emphasized Government's focus on fostering long-term economic cooperation and realizing Pakistan's full investment potential.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar chaired the 47th Steering Committee meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP) on Tuesday.

The meeting focused on advancing progress towards the SDGs, a global initiative aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities through improved access to basic infrastructure and essential services.

The DPM/FM reiterated the government's commitment to aligning national development with the SDGs, emphasizing inclusive growth that addresses the core needs of marginalized populations.