ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investment in the country, vowing to overcome any hurdles in its path.
Speaking at the 10th session of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), he credited the military leadership for their pivotal role in attracting foreign investment. Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government’s collaborative approach, involving all provinces in the operations of the SIFC.
Expressing confidence in the government’s efforts to bolster foreign investment, all provincial chief ministers endorsed the initiatives undertaken through the SIFC platform. The premier declared Pakistan’s independence from reliance on external aid, citing the positive reception from friendly nations towards SIFC initiatives. He told the meeting that the UAE pledged $10 billion for investments in Pakistan during his recent visit.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, alongside federal ministers and chief secretaries, attended the meeting.
The agenda, released prior to the meeting, centered on discussions regarding foreign investment, with significant decisions anticipated. Sharif reiterated the importance of SIFC as a crucial platform addressing economic challenges, emphasizing the necessity of collaborative efforts to overcome them.
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