- Premier Shehbaz says govt to ensure proactive role of ministries, full facilitation for investors
- Says foreign inflows reflect growing confidence in Pakistan’s economy
- Terms transparency, global-standard policies, timely implementation cornerstones of reforms
- Chairs meeting to review energy, IT, infrastructure and industrial projects in detail
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed that stabilizing Pakistan’s economy on a strong and sustainable foundation remained the government’s top priority, underscoring that the private sector’s active participation in economic planning and investment initiatives was essential for future growth.
Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad shortly after his return from visits to the United States and the United Kingdom, the premier reviewed the country’s overall economic situation, ongoing and proposed development projects, and measures to boost foreign direct investment (FDI).
وزیرِاعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی زیرِ صدارت ملکی معیشت اور پاکستان میں غیر ملکی سرمایہ کاری کے حوالے سے اجلاس
اجلاس میں توانائی، انفراسٹرکچر، انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی اور صنعتی شعبے میں جاری منصوبوں پر بریفنگ دی گئی۔
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He directed the concerned ministries and institutions to adopt a proactive approach and ensure the provision of all necessary facilities to international investors, stressing that Pakistan must position itself as an attractive hub for trade and investment in the region.
“The relevant ministries and institutions must act decisively and efficiently,” the prime minister said, adding: “The confidence of international investors in Pakistan reflects the positive trajectory of our economy, and this momentum must be sustained through policy continuity and transparency.”
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Energy Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, Environment Minister Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Minister for Communication and Privatization Aleem Khan, along with senior officials of key economic institutions.
During the meeting, the prime minister emphasized that transparency, international-standard economic policies, and timely implementation would serve as the cornerstones of Pakistan’s strategy to attract sustained foreign inflows. He maintained that the government would utilize every investment opportunity to expand public welfare programs, generate employment, and support inclusive growth.
“Our ongoing economic and financial reforms have provided new direction and discipline to the economy,” PM Shehbaz said. “It is because of innovation and transparency that Pakistan is once again being seen as a country on the path to stability and development.”
He stressed that promoting both trade and investment remained central to the government’s agenda. “We want to build Pakistan’s image as a reliable partner for global businesses and investors,” he noted.
The meeting was also given a detailed briefing on ongoing projects in the energy, infrastructure, information technology, and industrial sectors, with officials highlighting the progress achieved in recent months.
The prime minister reiterated that Pakistan would be transformed into a regional investment hub, where global investors could find competitive opportunities supported by sound governance and credible policies.
