Qatar willing to invest in energy, housing sectors

[Salman]

Qatar willing to invest in energy, housing sectors

LAHORE - Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is facing severe energy crisis and the PML-N government is making sincere efforts to overcome energy problem. He said that government is determined to rid the people of loadshedding. He said that facilities and incentives are being extended to foreign investors in energy sector on priority basis while special measures have been taken for providing them security cover.
He was talking to Member Supreme Council of Qatar Shiekh Ali Bin Abdulla Althani who along with a delegation met him, here on Friday. Members of royal family of Qatar Sheikh Mubarik Saood Althani, Provincial Energy Minister Sher Ali Khan, Fiannce Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Housing and other concerned officers were present. Matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation were discussed in the meeting.
Shahbaz Sahrif said that there are deep-rooted brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar and stressed the need for promoting trade relations between the two countries. He said that bilateral ties between Qatar and Pakistan will be further promoted during the tenure of present government.
The Chief Minister invited the high level delegation of Qatar to invest in energy and housing sectors. The delegation expressed its interest in cooperation in these sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Althani said that Qatar will cooperate in investment in energy and housing sectors in Pakistan especially Punjab. He appreciated the tireless efforts and revolutionary efforts of Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. He said that Shahbaz Sharif is serving the people of Punjab tirelessly which is highly praiseworthy