ISLAMABAD: Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar reviewed progress on various measures being undertaken to improve investment climate and approved various policy-level interventions to further facilitate investors including strengthening of domestic dispute resolution mechanism.

Committee reviewed various projects and initiatives being pursued through platform of SIFC. It reviewed progress on privatisation and appreciated collaborative approach of various stakeholders in timely completion of various critical benchmarks and gave directions to maintain momentum, PM Office Media Wing said in press release.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, members of caretaker Cabinet, caretaker provincial chief ministers and high level officials attended meeting.

Committee developed consensus on fast tracking infrastructural development to facilitate investors, especially in remote areas of country and appreciated ongoing inclusive approach towards human resource development to support emerging needs in key sectors of economy.

Ministries presented progress on projects being steered in key sectors and gave plans for timely realisation of envisaged investments. Kakar directed all stakeholders to vigorously pursue various SIFC’s initiatives to ensure their accomplishment within stipulated timeframe.

Chief of Army Staff assured unwavering resolve of Pakistan Army to support government’s initiatives aimed at economic recovery of country. Forum gave directions to convert sovereign commitments into economic reality at fast pace.

It also showed firm resolve to take action against smugglers, hoarders and market manipulators that had impacted economic trajectory and to provide immediate relief to common citizens.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 04 2024

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