Britain should come forward to make investments in Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif

LONDON (Dunya News) – Chief Minister (CM) Punjab said on Wednesday that Britain should come forward to invest in Pakistan. Addressing the Pakistan Energy and Infrastructure Forum, CM Punjab said that Pakistan helped Britain in war against terrorism so Britain should help Pakistan in war against poverty, reported Dunya News.

According to details, Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan sacrificed more than fifty thousand lives in war against terrorism. He said that now Pakistan has become a safe country for investors and Britain should invest in Pakistan like China. He said that Britain is a close ally and friend of Pakistan just like China. He told the audience that China has invested forty six billion dollars in Pakistan so far.

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Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday has left for Britain on an official visit. The minister has been scheduled to meet important British leaders and head of different departments.

CM Punjab will discuss the policies to fortify the bilateral ties with United Kingdom (UK) while he will also meet the Pakistanis living abroad.

Shahbaz Sharif stated that UK and Pakistan are still enjoying friendly and economic relations. He said that his visit will further strengthen the associations with the British government.

Earlier today, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated latest modern Instrumental Landing System CAT III-B at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore.

Before the inauguration ceremony, a briefing was given to the Chief Minister regarding the functioning of the system.

After installation of this state-of-the-art system, there will be no more flight delays and diversions due to fog at Lahore airport.

According to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the system will facilitate aircraft landing in 50 meter visibility. Allama Iqbal International Airport has become second airport in South Asia to have this facility.