LONDON (APP) Pakistans High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hassan has urged Pakistani business community in Britain to take advantage of liberal investment policies of the Government and invest in their land of origin to help revive its economy and overcome various socio-economic challenges. He was speaking at the annual networking seminar for the members of UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UKPCCI) at the weekend where he told the members that some 100 British companies are working successfully in Pakistan. The High Commissioner urged the chamber members to seek joint ventures with their British colleagues and invest in sectors that are critical to the development of Pakistan such as energy, transportation, food processing, solar energy and construction industry. Hassan said Pakistan was more interested in seeking increase in trade rather than aid and has been making efforts to gain market access to the European Union for the Pakistani produce. He noted that the access to the European markets will lead to better employment opportunities in Pakistan and alleviate poverty. He was thankful to the support being rendered by the British Government in this regard. The High Commissioner pointed out that both countries have taken a number of measures including trade conferences and exchange of trade delegations to further enhance their bilateral trade and commercial ties. At the same time, he also urged the national media to highlight a positive image of the country rather than pessimism. The High Commissioner recounted Pakistans sacrifices in the operationa against terrorists and said it is fully committed to the global peace. He said the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton had already stated that Pakistan was not aware of the presence of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden on its soil. Former Glasgow MP Muhammad Sarwar spoke about the work of his charity and said Ucare Foundation is constructing 700 residential units in the flood affected areas. The Chamber President Naheed Randhawa said the Pakistani Diaspora in the UK has contributed handsomely for the Pakistani flood victims and pointed out the need to improve health and education sectors in the affected areas.