QUETTA: The Pakistan Consulate in Jeddah on Tuesday organised an online ‘Pakistan Investment Seminar’ to highlight investment opportunities.

Consul General Khalid Majeed chaired the event which was also attended by Sindh Board of Investment officials and members of the business.

The seminar highlighted various sectors for investment in Pakistan.

Balochistan Investment Board Chairman Farman Zarkoon briefed the participants on the investments and job opportunities the province offered.

Companies from all over the world, including Saudi Arabia can make profitable investments here, he said.

In addition, the numerous incentives and facilities for investors in the Gwadar Free Trade Zone and the Special Economic Zones of Hub and Bostan were also highlighted by Zarkoon.

Published in Dawn, August 12th, 2020

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