The Prime Minister of Pakistan chaired the high-level Apex Committee meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to review progress on strategic economic reforms and privatization efforts.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Federal Ministers, and provincial leadership. The committee expressed satisfaction over the growing interest from international sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms in Pakistan's key sectors.
Key Directives:
- Fast-Track Privatization: Directed the privatization commission to conclude the bidding process for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) within the current fiscal quarter.
- Inter-Ministerial Coordination: Emphasized the need for seamless collaboration between federal and provincial departments to resolve land acquisition and utility provision issues for Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
- Investor Protection: Reaffirmed the government's commitment to an immutable policy framework that ensures long-term protection for foreign capital.
The Prime Minister highlighted that SIFC has successfully restored investor confidence by providing a unified, civil-military platform that guarantees continuity of policy and operational speed.
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