Ishaq Dar Urges Investors to Tap Pakistan’s Growth Potential

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday encouraged businessmen and investors to explore a wide range of opportunities in Pakistan, highlighting the country’s large consumer base, young population, expanding digital economy, and strategic geographic location as key advantages for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Meeting a group of businessmen and investors in New York, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson shared that Mohammad Ishaq Dar outlined Pakistan’s improving economic outlook. He emphasized strategic initiatives like the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which is working to simplify and fast-track investor access to priority sectors including agriculture, IT, minerals, energy, and tourism.

He also stressed the critical importance of the Pakistani diaspora in enhancing trade, investment, and broader economic ties between Pakistan and the United States. He noted that the collective contribution of overseas Pakistanis can accelerate economic progress and unlock new avenues of collaboration across sectors.

The business delegation responded positively to the engagement, expressing strong interest in building long-term investment partnerships. They acknowledged the significant untapped potential of Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape and affirmed their intent to work closely with Pakistani institutions to identify and pursue high-impact, mutually beneficial ventures that contribute to sustained growth.