PM highlights potential in communication, financial sectors
By Khalid Amin

ISLAMABAD—The government believes in continuation of economic policies to sustain the economic upsurge and attract more foreign investment, said Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro. This would auger well for progress and prosperity of the country, he said this while talking to the Chairman, Fattouch Group of Lebanon, Pierre Michel Fattouch, who called on him along with his delegation here Saturday.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan has enormous potential in communication and financial sector and added the reforms agenda introduced by the government was prepared keeping in view the national interest as well as incentives for the investors both local and foreign. He said because of these policies, Pakistan has become a lucrative destination for foreign investment in view of the availability of skilled manpower and comparatively low cost of production and a level playing field which is equally available to both foreign and local investors.
He also expressed confidence that the upcoming general elections will help strengthen political stability and improve atmosphere for the normal business.
Mr. Pierre while appreciating the economic policies of Pakistan mentioned that their meetings with the concerned officials in various fields have been very beneficial and the Fattouch Group is eager to invest in the telecom and infrastructure development projects. The Group, he said is working on a large number of projects in the Middle East and elsewhere in various sectors. The conditions in Pakistan are very attractive for foreign investors, he said.