ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of cooperation under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth through international partnerships.
The invitation came during a meeting between PM Shehbaz and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, who is visiting Islamabad to co-chair the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
During the meeting, the prime minister expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Qatar relations, which he said are rooted in shared faith, mutual respect, and common interests. He lauded Qatar’s role as a key regional player and an influential mediator, while underscoring the importance of further strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
Highlighting Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies, PM Shehbaz invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in energy, agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and infrastructure development. He said Pakistan offers vast potential for investment and partnership in these key sectors under the SIFC framework.
Conveying greetings from the Qatari leadership, Sheikh Faisal reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to deepening economic engagement with Pakistan. He noted that the 6th JMC session provides an important platform to assess ongoing cooperation and identify new initiatives for mutually beneficial partnerships.
The two sides agreed to continue close coordination to transform shared understandings into tangible outcomes, particularly by facilitating business-to-business linkages and investment projects. PM Shehbaz also expressed gratitude for Qatar’s consistent support on regional and global issues and reaffirmed Pakistan’s intent to strengthen collaboration at regional and multilateral fora.
Meanwhile, *Business Recorder* reported that Qatar has shown interest in investing around $3 billion across multiple sectors in Pakistan, including participation in the Reko Diq project and acquiring stakes in three major Pakistani airports. The interest was formally conveyed during the JMC session, co-chaired by Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani.
