LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP): Convenor of the Food Sub-Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Shahid Imran on Sunday called for enhanced regional cooperation and innovation to develop modern capital markets across Asia. He said integrated financial systems were essential to mobilize investment, strengthen economic resilience and promote sustainable development. Shahid Imran said well-integrated capital markets would facilitate cross-border investment, improve resource mobilization and attract global investors seeking stable, long-term investment opportunities. He observed that fragmented financial systems, regulatory disparities and limited regional cooperation continued to hinder Asia from realizing its full economic potential. He emphasized that adopting modern financial technologies, improving governance standards and ensuring greater transparency would make regional financial markets more inclusive, efficient and capable of supporting sustainable economic growth.