PM vows to deliver on robust economic reform agenda

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Regional Transport Ministers' Conference.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Monday, underscored Pakistan’s firm commitment to deliver on a robust economic reform agenda, and to ensure investor-friendly policies, building on the Government’s vision for rapid growth and digital transformation.
Timur Turlov, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Freedom Holding Corporation, called on the prime minister, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The prime Minister was assisted by Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT, Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Haroon Akhtar Khan, SAPM on Industries & Production, and Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch.
During the meeting, the prime minister welcomed Turlov to Pakistan, and conveyed his warm wishes for Kassym Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan.
He thanked Turlov for expressing his keen interest in expanding his business operations in Pakistan, including, through establishment of branches, digital financial services, and correspondent banking partnerships.
Emphasizing the enormous potential of Pakistan’s young population, and expanding digital infrastructure in the country, the prime minister invited Freedom Holding Corp. to actively participate in Pakistan’s financial market development.
Both sides also discussed possible collaborations in areas such as retail brokerage, Islamic banking solutions, fintech innovation, and capital market development.
Turlov expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s economic future, and reiterated his company’s commitment to exploring long-term strategic investments aligned with Pakistan’s development priorities.