Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 08:24:27 pm


 
Govt pursuing sector-oriented reforms for economic growth: Cheema
October 21, 2026

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has said that the government is pursuing sector-oriented reforms and policies to support economic growth.

He was talking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad today.

Highlighting the Prime Minister's priorities for strengthening agriculture, information technology and other key sectors, Ahad Cheema said the government is providing full support to development partners and multilateral institutions to further facilitate cooperation and investment.

The Minister appreciated the support of the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for capacity-building and reforms in Pakistan. He noted that the FCDO is working closely with the Prime Minister's Office on the government's ongoing reform efforts and appreciated its engagement in this process.

Jane Marriott said the FCDO will continue supporting the Government of Pakistan. She appreciated the government's efforts to improve the economy and acknowledged the ongoing reforms across different sectors.

Both sides expressed their resolve to maintain close engagement and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

They also discussed continued collaboration on Pakistan's development priorities, including capacity-building and reforms.