ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 /DNA/ – Timur Turlov, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Freedom Holding Corporation, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today.

The Prime Minister was assisted by Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, SAPM on Industries & Production, and Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Mr. Turlov to Pakistan, and conveyed his warm wishes for H.E. Kassym Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan. He thanked Mr. Turlov for expressing his keen interest in expanding his business operations in Pakistan, including, through establishment of branches, digital financial services, and correspondent banking partnerships.

The Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm commitment to deliver on a robust economic reform agenda, and to ensure investor-friendly policies, building on the Government’s vision for rapid growth and digital transformation.

Emphasizing the enormous potential of Pakistan’s young population, and expanding digital infrastructure in the country, the Prime Minister invited Freedom Holding Corp. to actively participate in Pakistan’s financial market development. Both sides also discussed possible collaborations in areas such as retail brokerage, Islamic banking solutions, fintech innovation, and capital market development.

Mr. Turlov expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s economic future, and iterated his company’s commitment to exploring long-term strategic investments aligned with Pakistan’s development priorities.