The Sindh Investment Conference, held at a local hotel in Karachi, was a platform for promoting foreign investment in Sindh’s key sectors, including energy, agriculture, transport, and healthcare. The event was attended by prominent government officials, including Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Syed Qassim Naveed Qamar, among others. The conference aimed to highlight Sindh’s investment potential and the supportive role of the Sindh government, especially in the context of public-private partnerships, with a focus on attracting foreign investors, including those from China and Turkey.
Statements by Ministers:
- Sharjeel Inam Memon (Senior Minister, Minister for Information, Transport & Mass Transit Sindh)
In his address, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon emphasized that both the Government of Pakistan and the Sindh Government have always welcomed foreign investors. He highlighted the government’s commitment to providing full support and facilities to investors through a public-private partnership model. He mentioned that Chinese investors have shown interest in investing in the medical city and transport sectors in Karachi. Sharjeel Inam Memon also emphasized the potential of Sindh to provide inexpensive electricity through Thar coal for the next 200 years, positioning the region as a hub for green energy. He assured investors of full security and a conducive environment for business, especially in corporate farming, where the application of modern technology could yield significant benefits for farmers. - Syed Nasir Hussain Shah (Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development)
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah extended a warm welcome to the Chinese investors and the Consul General of Turkey. He commended the efforts of the Investment Department in organizing the event and assured full cooperation from the Sindh government to international investors. He highlighted the diverse opportunities available in Sindh, including in the energy, industrial, agricultural, and transport sectors. The provincial minister reiterated that the Sindh government welcomes not only Chinese investors but also international investors from across the globe. - Syed Qassim Naveed Qamar (Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Investment and Public-Private Partnership)
Syed Qassim Naveed Qamar welcomed the investors and distinguished guests to the conference, outlining the goals and objectives of the event. He emphasized the importance of strengthening Sindh’s investment landscape through public-private partnerships and creating an environment conducive to both local and foreign investments.
Through their statements, the ministers underlined Sindh’s strong investment potential, its strategic location, and the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth with international partners.
