Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and Special Assistant to theCaretaker Prime Minister, Dr Jehanzeb Khan, emphasized the significantinvestment potential of $70 billion in Pakistan. During discussions withvarious countries, he brought attention to the ongoing dialogue surroundingpotential investments.
Dr Jehanzeb Khan shared that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hadraised inquiries related to the Special Investment Facility Council (SIFC),highlighting the paramount importance of transparency and accountability ininvestment practices.
The IMF’s counsel included a recommendation against granting preferentialtreatment or concessions to investments, expressing satisfaction with theSIFC’s performance.
Addressing the matter of private investment, Dr Jehanzeb Khan acknowledgedthe time it might take for such investments to materialize in Pakistan.
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