KARACHI – December 19, 2016: In honour of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Head of Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Social Development, United Arab Emirates’ visit to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), a gong ceremony was held at PSX Karachi. The picture shows Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan with President & CEO of Bank Alfalah Mr.AtifBajwa, Chairman Pakistan Stock Exchange Mr. Muneer Kamal, and Managing Director Pakistan Stock Exchange Mr. Nadeem Naqvi, along with Bank Alfalah and PSX senior management.
Sheikh Nahyan is a trusted friend of Pakistan and has always extended strong support to the country. Moreover, UAE is a key investor in various sectors of Pakistan, including the banking sector.
Sharing his thoughts, Sheikh Nahyan, said: “Pakistan is like second home to me just as the UAE is home to thousands of Pakistanis pursuing careers in different fields. We will continue to explore ways of strengthening our mutual cooperation.
Chairman Pakistan Stock Exchange Mr. Muneer Kamal said: “It is indeed an honour to host H.H Sheikh Nahyan here at Pakistan Stock Exchange. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the UAE for all the support and investment that goes long way in shaping Pakistan’s economy. I am glad that the UAE believes in Pakistan’s economic potential and hope that we will be able to chart out newer avenues of mutual cooperation and joint ventures during His Highness’s Pakistan visit to strengthen our economic and people to people connections.”
Managing Director Pakistan Stock Exchange Mr. Nadeem Naqvi, said: “It is a privilege to host His Highness Sheikh Nahyan, a long-time friend and well-wisher of Pakistan, here at Pakistan Stock Exchange, which has the distinction of being the best performing market in the Asia with KSE-100 Index, showing over 40% gain since January 2016 todate. The country is quickly reclaiming its share of foreign investments and reclassification of our market in MSCI’s emerging market index is a manifestation of global investor confidence in Pakistan. The UAE holds a very special and dear place in all Pakistani’s heart as a friend and ally. We are grateful to the His Highness for his continued strong support in cementing further the relationship between our two countries.