Qatar Fund eyes Pakistan’s power, housing sector

Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Khalifa bin Jassem Al-Kuwari on Saturday showed his interest in increasing the footprint of the fund in Pakistan’s power generation and housing sectors. Both the countries would further enhance bilateral cooperation by initiating technical level discussions, according to a press statement issued by the Economic Affairs Division. A QFFD delegation, led by Al-Kuwari is on a two-day visit to Pakistan from March 23-24, 2024, the statement added. The delegation, along with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater called on Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Khan Cheema. On the occasion, the Minister for Economic Affairs highlighted the priority of his government to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the development of mega projects in the water sector. He welcomed the CEO of QFFD and appreciated the role the State of Qatar and QFFD plays in the development of the country and the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The minister congratulated Al-Kuwari on receiving the Civil Award conferred upon him by the President of Pakistan in recognition of his services to Pakistan.