Citibank sponsored the 4th Annual Pakistan Capital Markets Day at the London Stock Exchange recently. The event featured participation from 14 of Pakistan's leading companies, as well as London-based and international investors. The Pakistani companies that attended the event included: Allied Bank, Bank Alfalah, Bestway, Fatima Fertiliser, Fauji Fertiliser, Hub Power Company, K-Electric, Maple Leaf, National Bank of Pakistan, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, Pakistan Telecom, Pakistan International Bulk, Saif Power and United Bank of Pakistan.
To mark the occasion, Mohammad Zubair, Minister of State for Privatisation and Syed Ibne Abbas, High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom took part in a Market Opening Ceremony together with London Stock Exchange Group's Head of International Business Development, Nikhil Rathi and Nadeem Lodhi, CCO & MD Citibank N.A., Pakistan.
Speaking at the event, Mohammad Zubair, Minister of State for Privatisation said: "Pakistan Capital Markets Day 2015 at London Stock Exchange is an important event where we can apprise potential investors of the business and investment potential of Pakistan. The Pakistani capital market is among the most productive and profitable in the world having ranked among the top 10 stock markets in the world for the last three years."
Nadeem Lodhi, CCO & MD Citibank N.A., Pakistan said: "Supporting initiatives such as the Pakistan Capital Markets Day at London Stock Exchange are part of our ongoing efforts to drive the country's growth. Our role, as a market leader in the country is to work with companies that have appetite for growth and provide them with a platform to showcase their potential to a focused audience of global investors. This event offers us an opportunity to reflect on the potential of the country."
Nikhil Rathi, Head of International Business Development, London Stock Exchange Group said: "This event plays host to leading Pakistani companies which are helping to support and drive growth in the country's economy. Since 2006, we have seen listings in excess of £10bn from Pakistan, underlining exceptional London investor interest in building exposure to the country's fast-growing economy."-PR