ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the Overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan which is fast emerging as Asia’s premier investment and trade hub.
Talking to a delegation of US-based Overseas Pakistanis which led by President Aspire Pakistan Hassan Syed called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Thursday, the president emphasized the need to link up Pakistani diaspora with the industry, academia, experts, and the relevant organizations in Pakistan for proper utilization of their intellectual and business talent.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی سے امریکہ میں مقیم سمندر پار پاکستانیوں کے وفد کی ملاقات
پاکستان تیزی سے ایشیا کا سب سے بڑا سرمایہ کاری اور تجارتی حب بن کر ابھر رہا ہے، صدر مملکت
بیرون ملک مقیم پاکستانی ملک میں سرمایہ کاری کریں، صدر مملکت pic.twitter.com/nZXrZZWqap
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) December 23, 2021
President Arif Alvi said that Pakistan is improving and training its available human resource by imparting them contemporary skills and modern education. He said that efforts are being made to increase the number of university graduates, besides enhancing the quality of education.
Dr. Arif Alvi further said that steps are being taken for digitalization of the economy which would further boost foreign direct investment in Pakistan.
The president was told that Aspire Pakistan is a network of overseas entrepreneurships, investors, and technology experts with a vision to make Pakistan socially and economically prosperous through innovation and entrepreneurship.
The president appreciated the role of Overseas Pakistanis in the socio-economic development of Pakistan.