Islamabad, Dec 17: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretary, Jamil Ahmed Qureshi, shared key updates regarding future investments and economic initiatives in Pakistan during an exclusive interview with Samaa TV.
Qureshi announced that a high-level Saudi delegation consisting of representatives from 200 companies will visit Pakistan in February 2025. The delegation aims to explore investment opportunities in crucial sectors such as agriculture, minerals, energy, and leather, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s increasing interest in strengthening bilateral economic ties with Pakistan.
He also revealed that Chinese companies are set to begin exporting products from Pakistan to the United States and Europe by 2025. To facilitate these firms, the SIFC has established a one-stop shop, providing streamlined access to special economic zones (SEZs) and export processing zones.
Qureshi highlighted a surge in business-to-business investments from China, particularly in textiles, driven by favorable policies and strategic initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Several Chinese companies are setting up operations in Pakistan, with investments expected to accelerate next year.
Qureshi further mentioned that a detailed briefing on CPEC Phase II will be presented to the Prime Minister this week. Progress is also being made on the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, with positive developments expected soon.
He noted that US sanctions on China have created new opportunities for Pakistan, positioning it as an attractive alternative for Chinese firms seeking export-friendly markets.
The secretary emphasized that Pakistan is emerging as a regional export hub, leveraging its strategic location and ongoing infrastructure advancements under CPEC. These developments are expected to attract substantial foreign investments, solidifying Pakistan’s role in the global economic landscape by 2025.
