Diplomatic missions urged to benefit from investment opportunities in Pakistan

Special Assistant to caretaker Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness Dr Jehanzeb Khan on Friday urged the diplomatic missions in Islamabad to “brief and encourage their countries” to invest in resources-rich Pakistan.

He made the remarks during a briefing session for the resident diplomatic missions in the federal capital on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The session was convened by the foreign secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

Jehanzeb made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on the establishment and various aspects of the council.

He particularly highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan in four key areas: IT, agriculture, energy and mining.

The participating diplomatic missions were requested to brief and encourage their countries to profit from the promise of Pakistan being a resource-rich country, according to a statement issued by the ministry.

It is pertinent to mention here that the government has recently constituted the SIFC to serve as a ‘One-Window’ platform to fast-track decision-making and promote as well as facilitate foreign direct investment in the country.