Key Points
- PM emphasised economic stabilisation and directed ministries to facilitate foreign investors amid positive economic trends.
- Private sector participation is vital, with ongoing reforms steering Pakistan toward sustainable growth and increased employment.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to making Pakistan an attractive destination for investment in the region by promoting transparency and aligning economic policies with global standards, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday.
Presiding over a meeting on the country’s economy in Islamabad, the Prime Minister emphasised the need to stabilise Pakistan’s economy on a strong foundation as the government’s top priority.
He directed all relevant ministries and institutions to ensure the provision of all necessary facilities to foreign investors, noting that recent positive economic trends reflect growing confidence among international investors.
“The participation of the private sector is crucial and will play a cardinal role in planning and executing economic activities,” Shehbaz Sharif said, pledging that the government would harness all investment opportunities to promote public welfare and create employment.
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— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) October 3, 2025
Highlighting ongoing economic and financial reforms, the Prime Minister said, “These reforms have set the economy on a new course. Pakistan is steadily moving toward sustainable progress thanks to innovation and transparency.”
The meeting featured detailed discussions on the overall economic situation, promotion of foreign direct investment (FDI), and review of ongoing and proposed development projects. Updates were provided on key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, information technology, and industry.
Among those present were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and several other cabinet members and senior officials.
The concerted focus on economic stabilisation and investment facilitation signals Pakistan’s determination to boost growth, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance its role in the regional and global economy.