QUETTA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBOIT) and the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) to promote investment, trade and industrial development in the province.

The MoU was signed by BBOIT Chief Executive Officer Abdul Manan and QCCI Senior Vice President Mirza Khan Khilji in the presence of BBOIT Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar and Chamber of Commerce Vice President Jangiyan Dashti.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Khilji said Balochistan offered vast opportunities for investment, trade and industrial development. However, he added, providing facilities to investors and improving industrial infrastructure were essential to fully exploit this potential.

He said the agreement between BBOIT and the Quetta Chamber would play an important role in promoting investment in the province and ensuring the success of the Balochistan Investment and Trade Expo (BITE 2026), scheduled to be held on Nov 18 and 19 at BUITEMS in Quetta.­

Published in Dawn, November 15th, 2026