ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facili­tation Council’s ‘Pakistan Invest­ment Roadshow’ in Dubai attracted a large number of global businesses and investors.

The event is being held from November 5 to 7 with a singular focus to project the latent potential of Pakistan and attract global investments in the key sectors of the economy, a news release said.

On the inaugural day, the roadshow attracted a large number of global businessmen and investors. SIFC officials enga­ged extensively with global investors, highlighting the immense potential and investment opportunities in Pakistan under the auspices of SIFC. They pitched projects under SIFC to attract prospective inves­t­­­ments in key sectors.

The SIFC initiative gained enormous traction, and during the engagements, the investor community gained insights into transforming the investment climate in the country through the SIFC platform.

Using the platform, 30 Pakistani firms presented their project proposals and growth strategies during pitch sessions, encompassing various domains, including agriculture, IT, and energy.

Published in Dawn, November 7th, 2023

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