LAHORE: An in-principle decision has been made to set up a foreign investment desk at the office of the chief minister to boost foreign direct investment in the province.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar revealed this while talking to a delegation of Taavun Group which called on at his office to exchange views. At the outset, the CM disclosed that the scope of foreign direct investment will also be extended to other sectors while fully encouraging FDIs in remote and south Punjab areas.
He assured to give full protection to the investment opportunities adding that a conducive atmosphere is provided to the investors. The government has encouraged a business-friendly environment and the best opportunities are provided to the businessmen, the CM affirmed.
The Central Business District will turn out to be an economic game-changer initiative; the CM asserted and hoped that Mubarak Center will encourage trade and economic activities in the provincial capital. Chief Secretary, SPU head, secretaries of P and D and finance departments, CEO PBIT and others were also present.