Strategic reforms and facilitation by SIFC help revive industries, attract investment, and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
Pakistan’s industrial sector has witnessed significant progress over the past three years, largely due to the effective facilitation provided by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Through targeted interventions and policy support, several long-standing challenges affecting industrial growth have been addressed, paving the way for increased investment and higher production capacity.
As part of efforts to revive the manufacturing sector, the National Industrial Revival Commission introduced measures aimed at restoring inactive industrial units and bringing them back into operation. These initiatives have contributed to renewed industrial activity and created opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
The SIFC has also focused on improving the ease of doing business by supporting tariff reforms and ensuring better access to essential raw materials and industrial machinery. These measures are intended to enhance competitiveness and provide a favorable environment for industrial expansion.
In a major achievement, the country’s first potassium sulfate fertilizer plant has become operational in the Gwadar North Free Zone. The project has also secured approval for exports, marking an important step in promoting value-added production and increasing Pakistan’s export potential.
Another notable success has been the revival of the National Steel Complex, a project backed by Saudi investment that had remained stalled for years. With SIFC’s support and facilitation, the project has resumed progress, strengthening prospects for heavy industry development.
The council also played a key role in securing approvals for seven new cement plants by removing regulatory bottlenecks that had delayed their establishment. Furthermore, a major issue concerning water supply for the Sapphire Soda Ash Project in Khushab was successfully resolved, enabling the project to move forward.
In another milestone, the warehousing and logistics sector was granted industrial status, turning a long-pending proposal into reality. Through these initiatives, SIFC has reinforced Pakistan’s industrial base, encouraged local production, and improved the investment climate, laying the foundation for sustained economic development.
