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London Stock Exchange Hosts Pakistan Prime Minister, Yousaf Gillani - LSE Group Facilitates Meetings Between Leading British Business Leaders And Pakistani Government Ministers - Event Reinforces Strong Commercial Ties Between Pakistan And The UK

Date 11/05/2012

London Stock Exchange Group (LSE Group) today welcomed Yousaf Gallani , the Prime Minister of Pakistan to an event at its headquarters in Paternoster Square, London.

"A discussion on the investment opportunities in Pakistan"

, brought together 30 leading British CEOs, senior banking, finance and legal professionals; the Pakistani Prime Minister and Finance Minister.

 

Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group said:

"Today’s event highlights the strong ties between Pakistan and the UK and the wealth of opportunities for businesses in both countries. Pakistani companies have raised £900m on the London Stock Exchange since 2006 and it is clear that UK investor appetite for investing in Pakistan remains strong."

Five Pakistani companies from the banking, mining, oil and gas and cement industries are listed on the London Stock Exchange.