Karachi (Special Correspondent): Mehmood Arshad has been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Council by the Employers\u2019 Federation of Pakistan (EFP). This decision was made by the Board of Directors during their recent meeting, which was held by the newly elected Board.
Mr. Arshad is already a member of the EFP Board and has a wide range of experience in economic diplomacy, financial services, and corporate leadership. At present, he holds the position of Group Executive Director at Pak-Qatar Group and is also part of the boards of several prominent local and international organisations.
The EFP leadership welcomed the appointment and expressed confidence that Mr. Arshad\u2019s expertise and vision will enhance the Economic Council\u2019s role in promoting policy discussions and supporting sustainable economic growth.
In response to his new role, Mr. Arshad stated that the Economic Council will continue working towards its goals of promoting exports and attracting investments for Pakistan\u2019s economy.
He also pointed out that recent geopolitical developments in the region have increased Pakistan\u2019s strategic and economic importance. In this context, he said the Economic Council will focus on identifying opportunities and supporting initiatives that help harness the country\u2019s growing potential.
The Employers\u2019 Federation of Pakistan remains dedicated to improving the business environment, encouraging communication between the private sector and policymakers, and contributing to economic development through informed advocacy and research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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