News DeskDubai, UAE – The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) achieved a significant milestone with its Pakistan Investment Roadshow, held in Dubai from November 5th to 7th, 2023. The event aimed to showcase Pakistan’s untapped potential and attract global investments in key sectors of the economy. The inaugural day saw a remarkable turnout of global businessmen and investors, eager to explore opportunities within Pakistan through the SIFC platform.
SIFC officials engaged extensively with the global investor community, shedding light on the immense potential and investment prospects that exist in Pakistan. Several projects under the SIFC umbrella were presented to entice prospective investments in critical sectors. The event proved instrumental in providing insights into the evolving investment climate in Pakistan through the SIFC initiative.
One of the highlights of the roadshow was the presentation of project proposals and growth strategies by 30 Pakistani firms during pitch sessions, facilitating business-to-business (B2B) interactions. These proposals spanned across various domains, including Agriculture, Information Technology, and Energy.
Additionally, the roadshow featured a structured panel discussion, which included both public and private sector experts. The panel deliberated on the investment landscape of Pakistan in comparison to emerging markets and discussed the way forward to tap into these opportunities.
Notably, this mega roadshow marked a historic moment in Pakistan’s history as it ventured to mobilize foreign investments on a global stage, further catalyzing SIFC’s efforts to promote investment in the country.
On the final day, SIFC continued to focus on attracting foreign investments under government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) frameworks. The event brought together a diverse group of global businessmen and investors representing various sectors.
Senior leaders of SIFC delivered comprehensive briefings on the SIFC initiative, highlighting the substantial untapped potential and investment opportunities in key sectors such as Agriculture/Livestock, IT & Telecom, Mines & Minerals, and Energy (Power, Oil & Gas). Moreover, they emphasized the major policy-level interventions made through the SIFC platform to enhance the investment ecosystem in Pakistan.
SIFC leadership proactively engaged with investors, presenting SIFC’s projects in these critical sectors. They extended a warm welcome to investments from both the public and private sectors, assuring unwavering support to realize these ventures through a collaborative ‘Whole of the Government Approach.’
The global investor community praised the event as a significant initiative that provided a unique platform for engaging with investors worldwide. The investors expressed confidence in the SIFC initiative, which represents a novel approach to regain investors’ trust, and displayed keen interest in the investment opportunities presented by SIFC.
The successful execution of the Pakistan Investment Roadshow has greatly enhanced the visibility of SIFC initiatives on a global stage. This mega event has opened new avenues for global investors to network with the Pakistani public and private sectors, fostering the potential for fruitful investment collaborations.
SIFC expressed its gratitude to Pakistan’s Embassy in the UAE and other partners for their dedicated efforts in organizing this remarkable event, which promises to have a lasting impact on Pakistan’s economic landscape.
