Islamabad-UNS: Minister for Investment, Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh, stated that an export-led economy is imperative for national economic improvement. He emphasized that the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision is to increase Pakistani exports, and to achieve this, joint ventures with foreign business communities are being prioritized.
He expressed his pleasure at seeing the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) platform promoting young entrepreneurs. He shared these views while addressing a ceremony on “Digital Transformation in Trade” held at FPCCI, organized in collaboration with Digital Essentials Pakistan.
André Mahaja, President of the Madagascar International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced that they are going to joint venture with FPCCI to enhance trade cooperation. He stated that the Madagascar Chamber is bringing up to $100 million in investment to Pakistan in areas such as business, agricultural agro-processing, mines and minerals, infrastructure development, logistics, and trade facilitation.
Lubna Ali, Chief Executive of Digital Essentials Pakistan, highlighted the critical importance of women’s participation and encouragement in trade. She emphasized that digitalizing trade would attract more women to the sector.
