Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is taking priority measures to increase foreign investment in the country. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Qatar’s Taameer Group in Islamabad. The government aims to strengthen investor confidence and accelerate economic growth.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif said Qatar has always supported Pakistan in difficult times. He added that barriers to investment have been removed under the Special Investment Facilitation Council framework. The initiative is designed to simplify approvals and improve the business environment.
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The prime minister said Pakistan offers strong potential in tourism, hospitality, real estate, and construction sectors. He directed relevant authorities to provide full facilitation to foreign investors. Officials said the government is focusing on attracting long-term international partnerships.
اسلام آباد، 22 مئی 2026.
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The Taameer Group delegation was led by founder Mohammad Al Ali. He briefed the meeting on ongoing projects and existing investments in Pakistan. He also expressed interest in expanding operations in hospitality and real estate sectors.
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The delegation appreciated recent reforms aimed at improving business activity and investment flows. It said new projects have already started in Pakistan and more are being planned. The meeting concluded with assurances of continued cooperation between both sides.