Pakistan, Qatar Pledge Stronger Business Links
A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), led by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of QBA, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his official visit to Doha earlier today.
Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister appreciated the constructive role played by the Qatar Businessmen Association in strengthening economic and commercial linkages between Pakistan and Qatar. He underscored that Pakistan attaches high importance to private-sector-led engagement as a central pillar of the bilateral partnership, emphasizing that sustained business collaboration is essential for long-term economic growth.
Highlighting Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed the delegation on the reform measures introduced to facilitate foreign investment and enhance the ease of doing business. He noted that the government has prioritized policy stability, transparency, and regulatory efficiency to create a conducive environment for international investors seeking long-term opportunities.
The Prime Minister invited QBA members to explore investment prospects in key sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, energy, agriculture, technology, and export-oriented manufacturing. He emphasized that these sectors offer significant potential for mutually beneficial partnerships and can serve as engines of economic expansion, industrial growth, and job creation.
In particular, he highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as a one-window platform designed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and timely decision-making for investors. The Prime Minister explained that the SIFC streamlines procedures, removes administrative bottlenecks, and facilitates coordination among relevant government departments to accelerate major investment initiatives.
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani expressed strong interest in enhancing business-to-business cooperation and exploring viable investment opportunities in Pakistan. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Qatari private sector to strengthening commercial ties and building strategic partnerships with Pakistani counterparts.
SIFC Highlighted as Single-Window Platform
Both sides agreed to maintain close engagement in the coming weeks. This includes the upcoming visit of the task force on Pakistan-Qatar investment to Doha later this month, as well as the hosting of business forums aimed at translating ongoing discussions into concrete economic partnerships. These platforms are expected to provide structured opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs to identify joint ventures and collaborative ventures.
The two parties also agreed to undertake special efforts to facilitate linkages between businesses and entrepreneurs in both countries to further enhance business-to-business relations. Strengthening direct corporate connections and fostering institutional collaboration were identified as key priorities for expanding bilateral trade and investment flows.
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The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Qatar to further expand trade and investment ties through strengthened collaboration between their respective private sectors. Both sides emphasized that deeper private-sector engagement would play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of the Pakistan-Qatar economic partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi were also present at the meeting.
