Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar addressed the CEO Summit Islamabad’ & book launch of ‘100 performing CEOs and Companies of Pakistan 2018’ organized by CEO Club Pakistan in collaboration with Planning Commission, Board of Investment & Privatization Commission this Thursday.
Minister for planning, development, and reform, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar addressed the CEO Summit Islamabad
In today’s world there're essentially 3 pillars sustaining any nation building process, the Government, civil society & business. It is only when these 3 work together in unison that a nation moves forward & progresses; stated Minister Khusro Bakhtyar while addressing CEOSUMMIT pic.twitter.com/lnX7947D9Y
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Addressing the #CEOSUMMIT, the Minister said that the Government is aware of the challenges being faced by the business community and is taking all possible measures to provide them an enabling environment to grow and contribute to national economy. pic.twitter.com/jrT5t5CCUo
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar stated that the Government expects the private sector corporations to step up and partner with the Government in redefining Pakistan’s future. pic.twitter.com/sEPu4gVtMo
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Addressing the business community, Minister Bakhtyar asserted that the private sector’s potential to contribute to the treasury’s domestic revenues is critical for meeting the Government’s developmental goals by financing essential public goods and services. pic.twitter.com/1Wq1gVl58M
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Pakistani businesses need to step out of their comfort zones and invest in acquiring latest technology, business practices to become competitive at regional and international level and employing our growing youth bulge. Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar pic.twitter.com/f8TwjWRDHQ
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar asserted that sustainable development is best served where private sector positions itself to foster inclusive growth noting that our talented private sector has the potential to lift people out of poverty. pic.twitter.com/qHVB6X2sZ6
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar said that more than 80% of the workforce in Pakistan remains employed in informal sector jobs which need to be changed. pic.twitter.com/TapNqB0yi2
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar mentioned that Govt acknowledges the positive role of the businesses in the development of Pakistan and their ability to navigate through political and economic cycles. He said ‘Now is the time that we work together to change the destiny of our country. pic.twitter.com/hXpufcqrm5
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
A progressive and affluent society devoid of social disparity and injustice will strengthen Pakistan and contribute to the growth and future of businesses stressed the Minister. pic.twitter.com/m9mDcXQ6OX
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Talking about #CPEC, the Minister Bakhtyar stated that the Corridor is graduating from start-up phase to a more mature period in its development. pic.twitter.com/KhAZThR3fg
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar underlined that the scope and base of CPEC is broadening and deepening. He said that the mega project has the potential to spur GDP growth and transform Pakistan into a regional economic hub. pic.twitter.com/InhQSecDNn
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018
Minister Khusro Bakhtyar stressed upon the industrialists to bridge the industrial divide between Pakistan and China by initiating joint ventures in various sectors including manufacturing, services, construction, agriculture and energy. pic.twitter.com/ZVkiJhLSsx
— Ministry of PD&R (@PlanComPakistan) October 14, 2018