PM Shehbaz assures US-based Pakistani entrepreneurs of business-friendly climate

Mettis Global reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promised overseas Pakistanis that the government is making the country easier for investors and businesses. He urged them to channel their capital into Pakistan during a series of meetings held in New York. The sessions brought together Pakistani-origin entrepreneurs and professionals working in the United States.

Participants came from fields such as IT, AI, automobiles, energy and construction, according to the press release. Shehbaz Sharif described them as ambassadors who strengthen the country's image abroad through their work overseas. He also credited reforms at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with easing many difficulties faced by traders and businesses.

The prime minister said the government is also prioritising innovation in agriculture and faster growth in the sector. Delegates praised his leadership and applauded the government's efforts across farming, manufacturing and exports, with the changes at the FBR earning the loudest applause. Because the story names no listed company, its relevance to the stock market is indirect.