ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an open invitation to Qatari investors to explore Pakistan’s vast investment opportunities under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework, marking a renewed push for deeper economic collaboration between the two nations.
During a meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, in Islamabad, the premier emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to simplifying investment processes and offering global investors a more business-friendly environment. The high-level engagement came as part of the sixth session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), focusing on trade, energy, food security, and infrastructure partnerships.
PM Shehbaz highlighted that Pakistan is actively seeking partnerships in key sectors including energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, and infrastructure, all of which hold immense potential for Qatari investment. He added that Pakistan’s investment framework has been streamlined to ensure transparency, efficiency, and mutual profitability.
Sheikh Faisal reaffirmed Qatar’s strong ties with Pakistan and conveyed the Qatari leadership’s willingness to boost bilateral economic relations through strategic collaboration and capital investments. As part of the discussions, Qatar expressed interest in investing up to $3 billion in Pakistan through its sovereign wealth funds and related investment channels.
The renewed engagement signals Pakistan’s intent to attract sustainable foreign investment, strengthen Gulf ties, and advance its economic revival strategy through the SIFC’s facilitation model.
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