Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that the national economy in Pakistan is moving in a new direction with economic reforms. He chaired a high-level meeting to review strategies for increasing foreign investment in Pakistan and boosting trade activities to support economic growth in Pakistan.
Economic Reforms in Pakistan and Key Sectors for Investment
The Prime Minister identified agriculture, IT, minerals, tourism, and renewable energy as major sectors offering opportunities for foreign investment in Pakistan. He said that investment along with trade is part of the government’s economic policy to strengthen the financial system and to expand Pakistan’s trade activities.
Shehbaz Sharif directed ministries to complete all ongoing projects on time and to prepare practical plans that can be implemented immediately. He called for a roadmap that focuses on long-term economic growth in Pakistan and ensures the involvement of the private sector in future projects.
The Prime Minister stated that the private sector will play a key role in implementing economic reforms in Pakistan. He added that ongoing reforms supported by transparency and digital innovation are helping the Pakistan economy move towards stability and sustainable development.
The meeting, held via video link, attended by Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Jehanzeb, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema.
