QUETTA: The Balochistan Board of Investment (BBI) has decided to hold a two-day business summit in Islamabad on Jan 27 and 28. The summit will bring together leading business leaders, economic experts and government officials to offer incentives and other facilities to investors, encouraging investment in Balochistan.

Preparations for the summit have already begun, with BBI Vice Chairman Bilal Kakar and Chief Executive Officer Abdul Kabeer Khan Zarkoon meeting with Special Investment Facili­tation Council (SIFC) Secretary Jahanzeb Khan in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the BBI officials briefed the secretary about the arrangements for the upcoming summit.

The SIFC secretary assured full cooperation and support for the event. Mr Kakar and Mr Zarkoon expressed their gratitude, emphasising that the provincial government is taking significant steps to facilitate investment in Balochistan and eliminate barriers to business.

They said Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s vision is centered on promoting economic and commercial activities, creating employment opportunities for the youth, and driving Balochistan towards sustainable development.

The officials also described the Balochistan Business Summit as a revolutionary initiative designed to attract global business communities and investors to the province. The summit is expected to be a major event, featuring business leaders from across the country, diplomats from friendly nations, high-ranking government officials, and representatives from various organizations.

They emphasised that the summit would be an important milestone for Pakistan’s overall progress and prosperity, expressing appreciation for the support provided by the SIFC.

The meeting concluded with optimism, with both sides hopeful that the summit would play a pivotal role in advancing the development and prosperity of both Balochistan and Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, January 4th, 2025