LONDON: Pakistan High Commissioner Nafees Zakaria has said the present government is pursuing prudent economic policies which will benefit the UK, among others, who may join hands.In the backdrop of Brexit, there exist numerous opportunities for the UK and Pakistan, to augment economic ties between the two countries, Zakaria said while speaking to the annual meeting of the Quetta Association, a body of British alumni of Command and Staff College Quetta, which was held at the Pakistan High Commission, London on Wednesday.The High Commissioner hosted the gathering which was attended by Quetta Association Chairman Maj-Gen (retd) Seumas Kerr, Quetta Association Secretary Lt-Col Alan Whitelaw, and Quetta Association former president Lt-Gen (retd) Sir Alistiar Irwin, along with 40 British graduates of the college and their spouses, according to a Pakistan High Commission press release. During his speech, Zakaria said the global economic gravity had shifted to Asia. Pakistan, by virtue of important geographic location in the region was in an advantageous position. Democratic continuity, strengthening of the institutions and conducive environment have played a key role in the turnaround of the country’s profile. This was reflected in the increased investor’s confidence, as more and more foreign companies were showing keenness to invest in Pakistan.In his remarks, Maj-Gen (retd) Kerr highlighted the importance of the forum for both UK and Pakistan as it provided a vehicle for sharing the common traditions and experiences of armies of the two countries.The High Commissioner in his speech hoped the platform of Quetta Association would further strengthen the existing links between not just the armed forces of the two countries but also historical links in diverse fields.
03-30-2019, 08:51 AM
?Pak govt?s economic policies to benefit UK?
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