Pakistan Invites UK Businesses to Invest in Key Sectors
ISLAMABAD:Acting Senate Chairman Syedaal Khan on Thursday encouraged British businesses to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, emphasizing the country’s investor-friendly environment.
During a meeting at the Parliament House with a UK delegation led by the deputy speaker, Khan urged British companies to invest in Pakistan’s energy, technology, and industrial sectors to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations.
The visiting delegation included the political adviser to the British high commissioner and officials from the House of Commons. Khan highlighted the significance of enhancing parliamentary ties between Pakistan and the UK, discussing shared democratic values and areas of mutual interest. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its relationship with the UK through parliamentary diplomacy.
Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, the acting Senate chairman emphasized that safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people is a shared global responsibility. He called on the UK government to take a proactive role in stopping human rights violations in Palestine and to work towards a lasting peace in the region.
Discussing Pakistan’s economic potential, Khan underscored the vast natural resources in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the strategic significance of Gwadar Port. He noted that efficient use of these resources could significantly boost the national economy and positioned Gwadar as a crucial trade hub with extensive investment opportunities for international businesses.
Both sides agreed on the need to strengthen trade and economic relations through closer parliamentary collaboration.
