Increase in foreign exchange reflects overseas Pakistanis’ trust in current govt: FM

News Desk

Increase in foreign exchange amidst Covid19 pandemic reflects overseas Pakistanis’ trust in the economic policies of the current government, the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said.

According to media reports, the Foreign Minister has made these remarks while talking to Governor State Bank Reza Baqir who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The State Bank Governer briefed the Foreign Minister on the performance of SBP, increase in foreign exchange and other economic indicators.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that continuation of GSP Plus status for Pakistan by the European Union, appreciation of rupee and other economic indicators signify that we are heading towards the right direction. He said Pakistani ambassadors are introducing investment opportunities in Pakistan and the government’s business friendly policies across the world through economic diplomacy.

The Foreign Minister has expressed the confidence that the government will soon overcome the economic challenges facing the country.