Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of attracting foreign investment, directing Pakistani embassies worldwide to take an active role in investor facilitation as a top government priority. In a New Year review meeting in Islamabad, he instructed relevant ministries to work closely with overseas missions to provide potential investors with timely information, guidance, and institutional support.
The prime minister highlighted that embassies should serve as the first point of contact for foreign investors and promote awareness of Pakistan’s investment opportunities. He stressed that administrative and institutional facilitation would remain central to the government’s economic strategy and called for ministries to finalize recommendations for both domestic and foreign investment in their sectors as soon as possible.
The meeting focused on economic reforms, investment growth, and ongoing development projects, with the prime minister underlining that effective implementation of governance policies by all ministries is crucial for sustainable growth. He also requested detailed proposals from ministries for a comprehensive investment strategy with practical steps and short timelines, emphasizing coordination between federal ministries and provincial governments for successful economic reforms.
Shehbaz Sharif urged equal attention to industrial production, agriculture, and other key sectors to strengthen overall investment momentum. During the session, ministries provided updates on development projects and institutional reforms, and the prime minister stressed that federal-provincial coordination must be ensured for all future economic growth plans.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, senior government officials, provincial chief secretaries, and representatives from the Special Investment Facilitation Council.
