Islamabad : Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi , accompanied by a delegation of provincial officials, visited the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and held a meeting with senior SIFC officials to discuss investment prospects and avenues for enhancing the province’s economic potential.
A handout issued by SIFC media office said during the meeting, the governor was briefed on SIFC’s mandate, institutional role and ongoing initiatives to improve Pakistan’s investment climate through a coordinated, investor-centric approach. The briefing highlighted SIFC’s role in bringing federal and provincial stakeholders onto a common platform, facilitating investors and addressing procedural and regulatory impediments to business development.
The handout added the meeting featured a detailed discussion on the diverse business and investment opportunities available in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with particular emphasis on tapping the province’s economic potential, promoting industrial activity and attracting greater private-sector investment. Optimisation of existing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was also discussed, focusing on their effective utilisation and the creation of an enabling environment for industrial development.
It said “The delegation was further briefed on regulatory reforms being pursued under SIFC’s facilitation framework, particularly initiatives aimed at simplifying business procedures, reducing regulatory burdens and improving coordination among relevant government institutions. These reforms are intended to make the business environment more facilitative, transparent and conducive to investment and enterprise development.”
The engagement highlighted the importance of effective coordination between SIFC and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in identifying investment opportunities, addressing business-related challenges and translating the province’s economic potential into tangible development outcomes.
As a one-stop facilitation platform, SIFC continues to work closely with provincial governments to improve the ease of doing business, facilitate investment proposals and resolve issues confronting investors. The institutional engagement reflects the shared commitment to promoting a business-friendly environment, optimising industrial infrastructure and expanding investment opportunities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the handout concluded.