Pakistan Prime Minister Mohamed Nawaz Sharif has said that the country offers a range of investment opportunities owing to continued economic growth and increased foreign investment in energy and infrastructure sectors under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During a conversation with Standard Chartered Bank Chairman Jose Vinals, the prime minister said a sound capital base, remarkable growth in assets and profitability and compliance with international standards has poised Pakistan’s banking sector in a very competitive position in the region for investors. “The country’s banking sector has shown impressive performance and proved its resilience with stable outlook,” he said. “Due to growth focused policies, Pakistan has been upgraded to the list of emerging markets.”

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