Present Govt inherited week economic legacy but is focusing on fixing things in right direction: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (SABAH): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of BB Energy headed by its Group CEO Mohamed Bassatne at Finance Division on Thursday.

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Secretary Finance and other senior officers from Finance Division participated in the meeting.

Mohamed Bassatne, Group CEO BB Energy expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister and shared BB Energy’s business profile and business. He apprised the Finance Minister about their current investment in energy sector and expressed interest to develop a strategic business relationship to supply affordable petroleum products and LNG to Pakistan. He also showed interest in expanding their business further in Pakistan. 

Ishaq Dar welcomed the delegation and shared the economic outlook of the country. He further said that the present Government inherited week economic legacy but is focusing on fixing things in right direction and is introducing reforms in all sectors to achieve economic growth and development. He said that due to pragmatic measures taken by the government, the country is destined for progress and development.

The Finance Minister appreciated Mohamed Bassatne for showing interest in expanding their business activities and investment in energy sector in Pakistan to boost its energy supply line. He further assured that Government of Pakistan will provide all kinds of support required by the company in order to expand its business and investment in the country. The delegation thanked the Finance Minister for extending cooperation and support.