CTIS 2026 at London: Global leaders tapped for investment partnerships

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, 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 (CTIS 2026), which is under way in London.

The minister’s engagements are aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s investment partnerships and promoting economic cooperation.

During the engagements, the Federal Minister met with Clive Vacher, CEO of De La Rue; Ash Brooke, Director at TPP; Gibraltar MP, Hon Christian Santos; Minister of Trade for Cameron; Rt Hon Lord Marland, Chairman Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment, Lord Swire and Professor Asif Chaudhary (Board Member CWEIC); Yazeed Saleh, CEO of Saudi Eksab; Deputy PM of Malta along with other notable officials.

In these meetings, the Minister highlighted Pakistan’s improving economic outlook under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. Pakistan continues to advance as a stable, secure, and investment-friendly country. The government’s coordinated efforts in economic reforms, institutional strengthening, and investor facilitation are reinforcing global confidence and positioning Pakistan as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment.

The Federal Minister presented Pakistan’s diverse investment opportunities across priority sectors, including information technology, energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, and manufacturing. He particularly emphasized the potential of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which offer attractive incentives, modern infrastructure, and strategic connectivity, making Pakistan a gateway to regional markets.

Discussions with international counterparts focused on exploring joint ventures, enhancing trade linkages, and fostering collaboration in financial services, digital solutions, and industrial development. The engagements also reflected growing international interest in Pakistan’s reform agenda and its efforts to position itself as a competitive investment destination.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026