A joint delegation of Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) called on the Federal Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar today at FBR Headquarters in Islamabad. The OICCI delegation comprised its President Mr. Amir Paracha and other members whereas PBC delegation comprised its Chairman Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb and other members of the Council. The Finance Minister was accompanied by Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Finance, Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue, Mr. Ashfaq Tola Chairman Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission (RRMC), Mr. Asim Ahmad Chairman Federal Board of Revenue and other senior officers from the Finance Ministry and Revenue Division. Governor State Bank Mr. Jameel Ahmad also attended the meeting. The joint delegation highlighted the importance of investment in the country's economy and called for promoting investment culture in Pakistan backed by investment friendly policies. They said that the business community has always worked for the interest of Pakistan and has brought investment from overseas to the country. The joint delegation also gave proposals for incorporation in the upcoming budget and suggested different measures which can help improve the investors’ confidence. The Finance Minister assured the joint delegation that the Government will support businesses and provide congenial environment for investment. He said that the Government values the contributions of business community and investors towards the economy of Pakistan. He assured that their valuable suggestions will be incorporated in the upcoming budget.
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