{"id":48705,"date":"2019-02-02T12:32:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T02:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=48705"},"modified":"2019-02-02T12:32:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-02T02:32:34","slug":"dfid-chief-economist-visits-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/dfid-chief-economist-visits-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"DFID Chief Economist visits Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Technical assistance and support for economic reforms to improve the investment climate, was discussed by the Chief Economist of the UK\u2019s Department for International Development (DFID) Dr. Rachel Glennerster during a visit to Islamabad. The Chief Economist met with the finance minister of Pakistan Asad Umar to discuss economic priorities including tax, trade and competitiveness, and the business environment in Pakistan. She also stressed the UK\u2019s commitment to support Pakistan\u2019s vision for economic growth and structural reform. During the three-day visit, she met with key government officials, stakeholders from the private sector and members of academia to understand the impact of DFID programmes on Pakistan\u2019s economy and to discuss prospects of future growth and investment. The Chief Economist visit coincided with a senior team from British Airways which recently announced their return to Pakistan. British Airways has recognised the improved security situation and business environment and see the potential in the UK-Pakistan trade relations. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Technical assistance and support for economic reforms to improve the investment climate, was discussed by the Chief Economist of the UK\u2019s Department for International Development (DFID) Dr. Rachel Glennerster during a visit to Islamabad. 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