London, 26 August 2024 (TDI): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Dr. Mohammad Faisal has said that investing in youth is vital for prosperous future of the nation.
He said that Pakistanis in UK have made major achievements due to their hard work and are acting as a bridge between the two countries.
The High Commission of Pakistan in London co-hosted a seminar titled “Promoting trade, investment and tourism in Pakistan” along with the British–Pakistani Mayors’ Association (BPMA).
The event was attended by many former mayors and councilors, British–Pakistani businessmen, officials of the Pakistan High Commission and community members.
High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal participated as the Chief Guest.
Prominent speakers included Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie CBE, Chairman BPMA; Asif Rangoonwala CBE, Chairman British Pakistan Foundation; Fiazullah Khan, Secretary General BPMA and Sana Jafri, Mayor of Wandsworth.
In his keynote address, Dr Faisal said that investing in Pakistani youth was the most important element ensuring a prosperous future of Pakistan.
Dr. Mohammad Faisal said that our strength lies in unity and to compete in the comity of nations we need collective effort, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence.
He emphasized the need to work together to unlock the potential of the country, to show the world that we are a nation of opportunity, resilience, and boundless beauty.
The High Commissioner said that officers of Pakistan High Commission and consulates were working with full dedication to facilitate Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom.
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He added that the High Commission was reaching out to around four hundred British – Pakistani mayors and councillors to bring them together and discuss ways and means to further strengthen the mutually beneficial ties between Pakistan and the UK.
The speakers at the seminar stressed the role of British – Pakistani community in promoting investment, trade, and tourism of Pakistan.
They paid tributes to hardworking Pakistani expatriates in UK who were rendering valuable services in health, business, and education sectors.
The speakers also emphasized the need to meaningfully engage with British entrepreneurs for showcasing business, tourism and agriculture potential in Pakistan.
