Qaiser Holds High-Level Bilateral Meetings at Commonwealth Summit, Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Outlook

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore
LONDON: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Pakistan, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with global business leaders and institutional representatives on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s investment partnerships and promoting economic cooperation.
During the engagements, the minister met with Clive Vacher of De La Rue, Ash Brooke of TPP, Gibraltar MP Christian Santos, Minister of Trade for Cameroon, Lord Marland, Lord Swire, Professor Asif Chaudhary, Yazeed Saleh, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Malta, among others.
In his meetings, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted Pakistan’s improving economic outlook under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir. He noted that Pakistan is emerging as a stable, secure, and investment-friendly destination due to ongoing economic reforms and institutional strengthening.
The minister showcased Pakistan’s diverse investment opportunities across key sectors, including information technology, energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, and manufacturing. He particularly emphasized the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), offering incentives, modern infrastructure, and strategic connectivity to regional markets.
Discussions with international stakeholders focused on exploring joint ventures, enhancing trade linkages, and fostering collaboration in financial services, digital solutions, and industrial development. The engagements reflected growing global interest in Pakistan’s reform agenda and investment potential.
Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reaffirmed that the Board of Investment is playing a proactive role in facilitating investors through streamlined processes, policy support, and effective coordination with stakeholders.
These interactions, he said, would further strengthen Pakistan’s global image as an emerging hub for investment and economic cooperation, paving the way for future partnerships with leading international firms and institutions.