Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to increase their investments in Pakistan across key sectors, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Türkiye.
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During his official visit to Istanbul, the prime minister met senior executives from leading Turkish business groups and industry organisations to discuss new investment opportunities and deepen bilateral economic ties.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators and investor-friendly policies, saying the government is committed to providing a transparent, predictable and business-friendly environment for both local and foreign investors.
He encouraged Turkish businesses to explore opportunities in energy, mining and minerals, infrastructure, maritime services, logistics, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, agriculture and the privatisation sector.
The prime minister also emphasised the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), saying it continues to provide one-window facilitation and institutional support for strategic investors in coordination with federal and provincial authorities.
In a meeting with Çalık Holding Chairman Ahmet Çalık, Shehbaz discussed investment prospects in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, information technology and privatisation sectors, welcoming the company’s interest in expanding its operations.
The prime minister also met representatives of Albayrak Group and invited the firm to enhance its investments in maritime infrastructure, port modernisation and logistics, recognising its existing contribution to Pakistan’s transport and connectivity projects.
During talks with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye, Shehbaz proposed establishing a structured mechanism for regular engagement between the private sectors of both countries and invited a high-level Turkish business delegation to visit Pakistan.
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Turkish business leaders expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook and reaffirmed their interest in expanding long-term investments across multiple strategic sectors, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.