Prime Minister invites Qatar’s Taameer Group to expand investment in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising efforts to increase foreign investment, adding that major obstacles for investors had been removed through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation led by Mohammad Hussain Al-Ali, founder of Qatar-based Taameer Group, according to an official statement.
Shehbaz Sharif said Qatar remained a longstanding friend of Pakistan and had supported the country during difficult periods.
Highlighting investment opportunities in tourism, hoteling, hospitality, real estate and construction, the prime minister directed relevant authorities to extend full facilitation and support to the Taameer Group for its planned investments in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Mohammad Hussain Al-Ali briefed the premier on the group’s ongoing and planned projects in the country.
He said the company was interested in expanding investments in the hospitality, hotel, real estate and construction sectors, adding that work on several projects had already started.
The Taameer Group founder also praised measures introduced under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership to promote business activity and attract foreign investment.
He said the government was taking positive steps to facilitate investors through the SIFC framework.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers Ahad Khan Cheema and Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani and senior government officials.
