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Pakistan witnessing surge in FDI due to efforts of SIFC


With the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the government is set to attract more than twenty-seven billion dollars in foreign direct investment from Asian and European countries in the coming years.

The main objective of this investment is to assist in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy through the development of key sectors.

Among the notable investors, Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest five billion dollars, while the UAE and Kuwait want invest ten billion dollars each, while Azerbaijan has expressed desire to invest two billion dollars.

Recently, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalized agreements totaling twenty-one billion dollars, marking a significant step in their bilateral economic relations.

Azerbaijan is particularly keen to invest in key areas, including space industry projects, hydrometeorology, and climate change initiatives in Pakistan.

In addition to these investments, the Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group of China wants to contribute to Pakistan’s energy sector
by exploring technological advancements and joint ventures in energy, petrochemicals, and industrial development.

Moreover, Pakistan is set to engage with renowned mining companies from Denmark to modernize its mining industry using advanced technologies.

Source: Radio Pakistan