ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urged the incoming government to continue economic policies and take advantage of the positive momentum established by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) for the benefit of the country.
These views were expressed by the interim premier during the 9th meeting of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held in Islamabad today.
The meeting was attended by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Cabinet Members, Provincial Chief Ministers, and high-level government officials.
PM Kakar appreciated the role of SIFC, ministries, departments, and affiliated stakeholders in achieving major economic milestones as part of the caretaker government and setting the pace for future endeavors.
The ministries presented progress on projects and policy initiatives during the meeting, and outlined plans for future endeavors to attract investment.
The SIFC Apex Committee expressed satisfaction with the overall progress and commended the ‘Whole of the Government Approach’ in achieving the envisioned dividends.
It also reviewed progress on various measures and appreciated the efforts made to improve the macro and micro-economic conditions of the country.
The SIFC Apex Committee praised the steps taken to build a sustainable ecosystem for nurturing potential and attracting investments, with a special emphasis on cross-sectoral policy interventions, human resource development, infrastructural uplift, and strengthening of the domestic dispute resolution mechanism.
It reviewed and appreciated the progress in economic engagements with friendly countries, emphasizing the need to efficiently turn investment commitments into economic benefits.
The Committee also gave principal approval for Strategic Canals Vision 2030 and FBR Reforms.
Meanwhile, Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir assured the firm resolve of the Pakistan Army to support the government’s initiatives for the economic stability of the country and the socio-economic well-being of its people.