Prime Minister’s directive to immediately remove obstacles in the way of investment

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that all obstacles in the way of foreign investment in the country should be removed immediately. While presiding over a high-level meeting on investment in the country, the Prime Minister established a committee to solve the problems of foreign investment companies, especially companies investing in Gwadar Free Zone. The committee will submit a detailed report and recommendations to the Prime Minister within ten days.

The Prime Minister said that facilities should be provided to Chinese investment companies on priority basis. All obstacles in obtaining visas for Chinese workers should be resolved immediately. The visa procedure should be simplified and expedited by removing the distinction between workers of CPEC and other companies in visa.
In the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed in detail about the companies interested in investing 10 billion dollars in energy, infrastructure, railways, port infrastructure and other projects. The meeting was told that an investment of 1 to 2 billion dollars is expected immediately in the first phase.

Apart from this, these projects will not only create more than 45,000 employment opportunities, but also improve the ease of doing business index of Pakistan. issued instructions to prepare a comprehensive plan.