Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed Pakistani embassies around the world to play an active role in attracting foreign investment, calling investor facilitation a top government priority.
In the first review meeting of the New Year held in Islamabad, the prime minister instructed relevant ministries to coordinate closely with overseas missions to ensure that potential investors receive timely information, initial guidance, and institutional support.
He said embassies must act as the first point of contact for foreign investors and help create awareness about Pakistan’s investment opportunities.
The prime minister stressed that administrative and institutional facilitation would remain central to the government’s economic strategy.
The meeting focused on economic reforms, investment growth, and the status of proposed development projects. The prime minister directed all ministries to finalise recommendations for both domestic and foreign investment in their respective sectors at the earliest.
He added that the effective implementation of economic governance policies by all ministries was indispensable for sustainable growth.
The Prime Minister also sought detailed proposals from relevant ministries for a comprehensive investment strategy, based on practical steps and short timelines.
He underlined that close coordination among federal ministries and cooperation with provincial governments were critical for successful economic reforms.
Shehbaz urged ministries to give equal attention to industrial production, agriculture, and other key sectors to strengthen overall investment momentum.
During the meeting, various ministries briefed the prime minister on the progress of ongoing development projects and institutional reforms. He further directed that coordination between federal institutions and provinces must be ensured in all future economic growth proposals.
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, along with senior government officials, provincial chief secretaries, and representatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council.