Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited top business figures and industrialists to provide suggestions for achieving a sustainable improvement in Pakistan’s growth rate. Speaking during a high-level meeting on Friday, he reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and ensuring economic stability through pro-investment policies.
Government’s Priority: Strengthening the Business Community
Addressing the delegation, PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that resolving business community concerns remains a top priority for his administration. He highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a more investor-friendly ecosystem through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a dedicated platform designed to simplify investment procedures and attract both local and foreign investors.
Economic Progress and Foreign Investor Confidence
The Prime Minister praised his economic team for their role in stabilizing the country’s macroeconomic conditions, citing significant improvements in recent months. He pointed to the signing of several investment agreements with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing that these developments reflect rising foreign investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy.
Key Achievements Highlighted by the PM:
Macroeconomic stability due to the government’s focused policies.
Investment deals with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, reinforcing investor confidence.
SIFC’s role in simplifying investment processes for businesses.
Business Leaders Tasked with Growth Strategy Recommendations
To ensure that the business community plays an active role in shaping Pakistan’s economic future, PM Shehbaz Sharif called for direct input from industrialists and business leaders. He directed the formation of a high-level committee comprising:
Business Figures & Industrialists – Representing key economic sectors.
Government Ministers – Ensuring policy alignment.
The committee is expected to present its recommendations within two weeks, outlining strategies to boost industrial output, trade expansion, and long-term economic growth.
Creating a Business & Investment-Friendly Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that his government is committed to fostering pro-business policies, ensuring that business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industrialists have a strong voice in shaping economic reforms. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) plays a central role in this mission by offering a streamlined investment platform to encourage both domestic and foreign investment.
Key Focus Areas for Economic Growth:
Policy Reforms – Simplifying regulations to facilitate ease of doing business.
Investment Promotion – Strengthening partnerships with international investors.
Industrial Growth – Enhancing local manufacturing and exports.
Infrastructure Development – Improving trade routes and logistics networks.
Praise from Business Community & Future Outlook
The delegation of industrialists and business leaders praised the government’s economic policies, acknowledging the progress in economic indicators. They expressed confidence that with continuous collaboration, Pakistan can achieve a sustainable and high-growth economy.
As Pakistan moves forward with its economic agenda, business leaders and policymakers will work together to ensure that investment opportunities expand, industries flourish, and Pakistan’s economy becomes more competitive globally.
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s initiative to involve business leaders in shaping economic policies marks a significant step toward sustainable growth. With strategic investments, pro-business reforms, and strengthened investor confidence, Pakistan is poised for economic revival.
