ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to a sustainable, transparent, and facility-oriented investment framework during a meeting with a four-member delegation led by Jin Yongsheng, Chairman of Service Long March Tyres Private Limited, in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister highlighted efforts to offer investors comprehensive support through the Special Investment Facilitation Council, underscoring the priority given to expanding Pakistan-China business-to-business relations. He noted that joint ventures such as Service Long March play a crucial role in driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities, facilitating technology transfer, and boosting exports for both countries.
Jin Yongsheng expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment and economic policies. The delegation also updated the Prime Minister on Service Long March Tyres’ new investment plans in Pakistan. The meeting included Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Bilal Azhar, Haroon Akhtar, and other officials.
In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also met with a delegation led by the CEO of VEON Group to discuss investment and cooperation in the digital sector. He assured that the government will extend full facilitation to investors in digital operations, highlighting the successful auction of the 5G spectrum as a sign of innovation and strategic clarity.
The Prime Minister stressed that Pakistan is implementing a comprehensive strategy to foster innovation in information technology and attract global investment. He added that practical measures are being taken, with the collaboration of all relevant institutions, to ease the entry and operation of international investors. Furthermore, he reiterated that advancing the use of IT to achieve a cashless economy remains a top priority for the government.
