PM chairs SIFC's 3rd meeting, gives final approval of projects attracting investment from friendly countries

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - To continue the positive momentum under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) initiative, the 3rd Apex Committee meeting of SIFC was held on Monday.

The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by the Chief of Army Staff, chief ministers, federal and provincial ministers and high-level government officials.

The prime minister appreciated the expeditious operationalization of the SIFC in a short span and its efficient functioning through a collaborative approach. The Apex Committee appreciated the global impact of the ongoing outreach strategy through seminars and project inaugurations; which will be augmented by SIFC’s website, being launched shortly.

The Apex Committee gave final approval of projects, presented by the ministries, for attracting investments from friendly countries, under the umbrella of SIFC, in key sectors of agriculture / livestock, mining / minerals, it and energy.

The Apex Committee showed all-out support for successful conduct of the upcoming visit of a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan through SIFC platform.

The prime minister directed to make this inaugural visit a momentous event. At the end, Apex Committee showed resolve for continuous support to SIFC initiative and urged the interim government to maintain the impetus for a positive contribution.