{"id":16810,"date":"2024-08-07T11:45:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=16810"},"modified":"2024-08-07T11:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:45:50","slug":"finlands-continued-support-in-the-renewal-of-pakistans-gsp-plus-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=16810","title":{"rendered":"Finland&#8217;s continued support in the renewal of Pakistan&#8217;s GSP Plus status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0047-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan meets the Minister for Finance &amp; Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad: Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Hannu Ripatti called on Federal Minister for Finance &amp; Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at Finance Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance Minister welcomed Ambassador Ripatti and shared updates on Pakistan&#8217;s economic performance, highlighting rise in tax collection, increased remittances, and foreign exchange reserves exceeding USD 9 billion. He emphasized the positive evaluation from international credit rating agencies, which reflect the stability of Pakistan&#8217;s economic environment. The Minister also discussed the successful conclusion of the 9-month SBA with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the recently finalized staff-level agreement for a 37-month IMF program. Additionally, the Minister outlined ongoing initiatives, including end-to-end digitization in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to broaden the tax base, reforms in the energy sector, restructuring of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and focus on export-led growth. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing economic stability and promote long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finnish Ambassador expressed his appreciation for Pakistan&#8217;s economic reforms and noted the improved fiscal situation of Finnish companies operating in Pakistan. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for Finland&#8217;s continued support in the renewal of Pakistan&#8217;s GSP Plus status, which benefits the country&#8217;s export sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting underscored the strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and Finland, and the shared commitment to fostering economic stability and growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan meets the Minister for Finance &amp; Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb Islamabad: Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan H.E. 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