Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the 5th Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025 as Chief Guest at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. The event, organized by the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME), focused on the theme “Reforms for Growth.”
In his keynote address, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh emphasized that sustainable economic growth is impossible without deep structural reforms. He stated that Pakistan’s investment policy revolves around predictability, transparency, and investor confidence, which are the cornerstones of the country’s economic revival strategy.
The Minister highlighted the passage of the Asaan Karobar Act 2025 as a landmark step toward legally ensuring investor-friendly reforms. “This Act guarantees that no agency can impose any business condition not notified in the national regulatory registry — reform is now a legal duty,” he said.
He further noted that the Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are working in close coordination to sustain the reform momentum and create an enabling business environment.
“Pakistan is now transitioning from a negotiation-based economy to a rules-based investment destination,” the Minister stated, reaffirming the government’s commitment to simplifying, digitizing, and accelerating investment processes across all sectors.
The event was attended by national and international economists, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners. The Federal Minister appreciated the participation of all delegates, including international experts, and reiterated BOI’s determination to promote investor-friendly policies and a reform-driven growth agenda.
