Finance adviser urges BoI, FBR chiefs to facilitate foreign investors

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Tuesday held a meeting with Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Atif Bokhari and Chairperson Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Nausheen Javaid Amjad.

They discussed measures that could facilitate the investors to bring in more investment to the country to boost up the pace of development in the country.

Chairman BoI discussed the investment prospects available in the country and the areas and fields where foreign investors could show interest and make investments leading to overall economic development and an increase in the GDP growth rate. The problems faced by the foreign investors post COVID-19 environment were also discussed.

Chairperson FBR also apprised the adviser on the details of the ongoing discussion on tax matters with the foreign investors and shared their views and expectations with regard to the upcoming budget.

The adviser directed that the foreign investors shall be facilitated as far as possible keeping in view the prevailing environment and observing the policy guidelines.