ISLAMABAD: During the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), PM Shehbaz Shareef invited investors from Qatar to invest in various sectors, including IT, energy, and agriculture, across Pakistan.
Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, was co-chairing this high-level meeting between officials of both countries.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under the government’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework.https://t.co/FDjRooG1u8#PakistanEconomy #Qatar #ShehbazSharif #brecordernews pic.twitter.com/vFfRmhGGrs
— Business Recorder (@brecordernews) October 24, 2025
“Come, Invest, and Grow with Us,” says Shehbaz
PM Shehbaz, visibly upbeat about the growing ties between the two brotherly nations, said the relationship between Pakistan and Qatar is anchored in faith, values, and mutual respect.
He appreciated Qatar’s constructive role as a regional mediator and emphasized Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment, saying the government is offering unprecedented ease of doing business for foreign investors.
PM of Pakistan H.E. M. Shehbaz Sharif met with H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar and his accompanying delegation. Bilateral relations between the two countries in addition to matters of common interest were discussed. pic.twitter.com/u7qudKq95h
— Embassy of Qatar in Pakistan (@qataremb_isb) October 24, 2025
The premier listed promising opportunities in:
- Energy and renewables
- Agriculture and food security
- Information technology
- Tourism and infrastructure
Qatar Eyes $3 Billion Investment in Pakistan
During the talks, Sheikh Faisal conveyed greetings from the Qatari leadership and reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to strengthen economic engagement with Pakistan.
The visit also saw renewed interest from Qatar to invest $3 billion across key Pakistani sectors — from Reko Diq mining to airport management. The two sides also signed a protocol outlining joint plans to develop public transport systems, promote electric vehicles, and boost technical education cooperation.
Turning Talk into Tangible Outcomes
Both countries agreed to translate words into action by facilitating business-to-business linkages and joint investment projects. The JMC meeting, co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, marked a new chapter in the bilateral partnership.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Pakistan “deeply values Qatar’s consistent support on regional and global issues” and is keen to expand collaboration at both regional and multilateral levels.
Qatar already hosts a large Pakistani workforce, and its role in recent Pakistan-Afghanistan peace efforts has been widely appreciated. The two sides see their partnership not just as an economic alliance but as a bond between two Muslim nations united by shared goals of stability, prosperity, and cooperation.
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