Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has urged the Pakistani business community in the UAE to actively contribute to enhancing Pakistan's exports and attracting foreign investment to support the country's economic growth.

He was talking to a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council, Dubai in UAE on Friday.

Recognizing the valuable contributions of overseas Pakistanis through remittances, the Minister stressed the need for improving the quality and facilities of community schools in the UAE to ensure provision of quality education.

He also underscored the government's commitment to enhancing consular services and assured that necessary steps would be taken to expand the premises of the Consulate General in Dubai.

Welcoming the Minister, Chairman PBC Dubai Shabbir Merchant expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage directly with the government. He commended the Government of Pakistan for organizing the recent Overseas Convention in Islamabad, which saw active participation from the UAE-based business delegation.