Shehbaz Sharif Invites Turkish Companies to Expand Investment in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Turkish companies to increase Turkish investment in Pakistan during his official visit to Istanbul on Saturday. He met senior executives from Türkiye’s leading business groups and industry organizations to promote new investment opportunities. The prime minister encouraged businesses to explore Pakistan’s energy, mining, minerals, infrastructure, maritime, logistics, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, agriculture, and privatization sectors. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors.
PM Highlights Pakistan’s Investment Potential
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Türkiye share deep-rooted brotherly relations that should translate into stronger economic cooperation. He stressed that both countries have enormous potential to expand trade, investment, and commercial partnerships. Therefore, he urged Turkish companies to take advantage of Pakistan’s improving economic conditions.
The prime minister said the government’s economic reforms have strengthened macroeconomic stability and increased investor confidence. He added that Pakistan continues to introduce policies that support both local and foreign businesses. Moreover, he assured investors that the government would maintain a transparent, predictable, and investment-friendly policy framework.
Shehbaz also highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). He explained that the council offers one-window facilitation and institutional support for strategic investors. As a result, foreign companies can complete investment procedures more efficiently and with greater confidence.
During a meeting with Çalık Holding Chairman Ahmet Çalık, the prime minister discussed opportunities in energy, infrastructure, information technology, and privatization. He also invited Albayrak Group to expand its investments in maritime infrastructure, port modernization, and logistics.
Turkish Firms Show Strong Interest
The prime minister also met the president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB). He appreciated the organization’s efforts to strengthen business-to-business cooperation between the two countries. In addition, he proposed a structured mechanism for regular interaction between the private sectors of Pakistan and Türkiye. He invited TOBB to lead a high-level business delegation to Pakistan to explore emerging investment opportunities.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Turkish business leaders expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook. They reaffirmed their interest in expanding Turkish investment in Pakistan through long-term partnerships across several strategic sectors.
The visit follows the recent signing of three memorandums of understanding in the power sector between Pakistan and Türkiye. Officials believe these agreements, along with increased private-sector collaboration, will strengthen bilateral economic relations and attract greater investment in the future.
