UK ramping up efforts to support Pakistan’s economic development

[Devil Soul]

UK ramping up efforts to support Pakistan’s economic development

• INP
• July 25, 2015, 4:15 pm

ISLAMABAD - British Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne has said Britain is ramping up efforts to support economic development, more skills training, more financial inclusion, and more investment in small businesses in Pakistan.


In a statement issued at the conclusion of his three-day visit to Pakistan, Swayne welcomed focus on the big reforms in energy, privatisation, and reducing the public debt. These tax reforms are essential for the future prosperity of the country, according to the statement. He said Pakistan has taken a number of important steps for stability and growth of its economy.


During his visit, the British minister met Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and leaders of the business community. Their discussions focused on the prospects for faster economic growth, increasing the tax base and tackling poverty.
UK ramping up efforts to support Pakistan’s economic development

 

[coffee_cup]

British, you better stay away from us. That in itself will be a great help.

You are giving protection and safe living to terrorists wanted in Pakistan and around the world. In a just world, you would have long been called a state "sponsoring" terrorism around the world!

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Quite a interesting development , I suggest me and him should find time and sort this out over tea.

Like gentleman over tea. I am quite fascinated by ideas Queen of England has for Pakistan and the British people

We will have jousting in honor of this servant of queen

Just like good old times

 

[Steve781]

The headline should read "Economically struggling UK wasting hundreds of millions in aid which will likely end up being pocketed and help nobody".

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The headline should read "Economically struggling UK wasting hundreds of millions in aid which will likely end up being pocketed and help nobody".

You clearly must be the one who they locked up in the dungeons

 

[Steve781]

You clearly must be the one who they locked up in the dungeons

Why? Surely you don't think this aid will benefit either country?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The Queen's door is Zat way

You can write to Her Majesty at the following address:

Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA


And please follow protocol she is the queen still

She has alot on her mind , please be kind and gentle

 

[General General]

The headline should read "Economically struggling UK wasting hundreds of millions in aid which will likely end up being pocketed and help nobody".

Please point out the "aid" part in the article. I seem to have missed it. All I could find are training, financial inclusion and investment (earning profit on spending).

 

[Hyde]

I think he just gave a formal statement after concluding his trip

UK has been doing great job for education sector of Pakistan and regularly funding HEC and schools in Pakistan. I remember one interview of Syeda Warsi where she claimed that UK is funding approximately 4 million students in Pakistan