Dar hopes Pak: UK coop will further strengthen in future.

ISLAMABAD -- Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has appreciated the contribution of Pakistani diaspora towards economic development of the UK and building bridges between the two countries. Ms Yasmin Qureshi, Member Parliament UK: House of Commons/Co: Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division.

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Ms Yasmin Qureshi, MP and briefed on the current economic outlook of Pakistan. He apprised her of various policy measures being undertaken by the present government to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth by enhancing ease of doing business, encouraging exports and facilitating foreign investment. The finance minister also shared economic and financial losses incurred due to devastating floods in Pakistan. He appreciated the UK government for extending flood relief support to Pakistan. Discussing Pak: UK bilateral relations, the finance minister expressed satisfaction at the level of friendship between the two countries and hoped that the existing cooperation between both the countries will further strengthen in the future. Ms. Yasmin Qureshi expressed sympathy on the loss of lives and...