{"id":107529,"date":"2019-03-28T22:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T17:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/?p=107529"},"modified":"2019-03-28T22:00:12","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T17:00:12","slug":"americas-capital-group-delegation-meets-pm-shows-interest-in-exploring-business-opportunities-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/2019\/03\/americas-capital-group-delegation-meets-pm-shows-interest-in-exploring-business-opportunities-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"America&#8217;s Capital Group delegation meets PM; shows interest in exploring business opportunities in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-107529-1\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PM-meet-delegation-of-Capital-Group-America.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PM-meet-delegation-of-Capital-Group-America.mp4\">http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PM-meet-delegation-of-Capital-Group-America.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that Pakistan having a population of over 200 million, with youth in majority, and the unique geo-strategic location offered a number of opportunities to business community.<\/p>\n<p>He was talking to a delegation of Capital Group, American financial services company, which called on him here at the PM Office.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation of Capital Group included Michael Thawley, Political Economist Capital Group, Arthur Caye, Luis Freitas de Oliveira, Ric Torres, Stephen Green, Talha Khan and Wahid Butt.<\/p>\n<p>Capital Group is ranked among the world\u2019s oldest and largest investment management organizations, with\u00a0$1.89\u00a0trillion in assets under management.<\/p>\n<p>Talking to the Prime Minister, Mr Michael Thawley said that the improved security situation, policies and the seriousness of the current government towards economic revival had encouraged the company to explore business opportunities in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister while welcoming Capital Group\u2019s interest in Pakistan highlighted present government\u2019s reform agenda and various steps being taken to provide a conducive and business friendly environment to the investors.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the government besides focusing on improving ease of doing business was striving for a mindset change so that the business community was facilitated to undertake lucrative business ventures.<\/p>\n<p>This, he continued, would enable the economy to expand and create job opportunities for the country\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n<p>Finance Minister Asad Umar, Advisor to PM on Commerce and Industry Abdul Razak Dawood, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Chairman BOI Haroon Sharif and senior officials were also present during the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source: VNS Islamabad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that Pakistan having a population of over 200 million, with youth in majority, and the unique geo-strategic location offered a number of opportunities to business community. 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