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Attracting U.S. Investors is a Government Priority: Prime Minister Shehbaz

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On the fringes of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with the United States Pakistan Business Council.

On this particular occasion, Pakistan’s prime minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, declared that drawing American investment into every area of the country’s economy is the government’s top goal.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council, according to the prime minister, is a high-level, one-window platform that supports foreign investors in the fields of agriculture, mining, energy, and information technology.

He added that the SIFC aims to expedite project development by bolstering investor confidence, resolving disputes promptly, and providing assistance.

The Prime Minister underlined that US businesses might initiate cooperative initiatives in the fields of technology, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

Pakistan is a rich ground for American investment, and there is a lot of promise in this area, according to Esperanza Jelalian, President of the America Pakistan Business Council.

She went on to say that further investment opportunities are anticipated when the Council’s delegation visits Pakistan in the near future.

Attending the meeting were heads of US corporate enterprises as well as senior officials from the Council.

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Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chairs the session.

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The National Assembly has resumed its session in the Parliament House, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

Speaking on the floor of the House, Parliamentary Secretary Dr Darshan stated that the government has approved two projects for Bani Gala and the surrounding districts in the current fiscal year.

He stated that the initiatives to build a sewerage system in Bani Gala will cost 46.881 million rupees. He stated that suitable safety equipment are being provided to sanitation personnel in the ICT sewerage division to preserve their lives.

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Jurisdiction of Benches: Following Ag’s Objections, the Court Names Two Additional Amici

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Attorney General Mansoor Usman objected to Hamid Khan and Munir A. Malik being nominated yesterday to help the court resolve the issue of regular benches’ jurisdiction, therefore the Supreme Court appointed two more amici.

Because they were petitioners against the 26th Amendment, the attorney general objected to the appointment of both attorneys when he appeared before a two-member bench made up of Justices Masnsoor Ali Shah and Aqeel Abbasi.

Khawaja Haris and Ahsan Bhoon were also named as amicus by the bench following objections.

The bench is engaged in contempt proceedings against the Supreme Court’s extra registrar and the topic of regular benches’ authority under the 26th Amendment.

Nazar Abbas, the Additional Registrar, was instructed by the bench to provide a response by today.

When he argued about regular benches’ jurisdiction, Munir a. In order to resolve the matter, Malik suggested creating a full court.

The hearing was postponed by the bench till tomorrow, when Hamid Khan will assume the rostrum.

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Chinese New Year Festivities: CPEC-2 Will Create Vast Possibilities: Ahsan

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According to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, CPECC-2 will create a wealth of opportunities by fostering industrialisation, technology, and regional connectivity.

Addressing an event conducted in connection with Chinese New Year in Islamabad, Ahsan Iqbal said CPEC is a living symbol of Pakistan-China friendship and embodies the far-sighted vision of President Xi Jinping.

He claimed that both nations could gain from CPEC.

According to Ahsan Iqbal, CPEC generated over 200,000 jobs across various industries and contributed 8,000 megawatts of electricity to the national grid.

According to him, Gwadar airport will strengthen Pakistan’s economy, and Gwadar port is essential for regional connectivity.

Focussing on green energy, according to the minister, will guarantee sustainable growth.

He claimed that the friendship between China and Pakistan is now stronger than ever thanks to the launch of the mm1 satellite.

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