ISLAMABAD: Qatar’s direct investment in Pakistan would help expedite business, trade and tourism activities besides strengthening the economy of the country. This was stated by Head of School of Economy, Dr Talat Anwar while talking to media. Pakistan was confronted with multiple challenges due to massive borrowing of the past but after Qatari’s healthy investment, the situation would improve, Dr Talat Anwar stated. Pakistan already has an agreement for the purchase of LNG with Qatar, which is a cheap source of generating electricity, he said. The country was going through energy crisis due to rising demand, he said, adding imports of LNG from Qatari companies to our energy mix has helped address the issue. He said Pakistani businessmen could grab the food and surgical markets of Qatar.
Dr Riffat Hussain, another economic expert suggested that Qatari companies should come forward and employ more and more skilled and semi-skilled workers from Pakistan.
Lt Gen (Retd), Talat Masood said Pakistan’s foreign policy was moving in the right direction due to the enlightened vision of the present government. He said the incumbent government’s initiatives for cementing relations with all the countries would greatly benefit this region. General (Retd) Talat further stated the government’s foreign policy would improve the image of the country around the world. He also appreciated the leadership of Qatar for adopting the policy of expanding and strengthening relations with all countries including other Gulf and Arab countries.
Tread carefully as there is lot of tussle between middle East countries and some may not like Pakistan leaning towards Qatar.
Saudi Arabia is very powerful due to its wealth and strong relationship with USA.