Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to Qatari businessmen to invest in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors during a meeting with the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) on Friday. The meeting, held in Doha, was part of his two-day official visit aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and exploring new areas of collaboration between the two countries.
Led by Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani, the QBA delegation included prominent figures from Qatar’s business community, representing key sectors in the country’s economy. Notable attendees included Saod Bin Omar Bin Hamad Al-Mana, Vice Chairman & CEO of Al Mana Group; Khalid Ahmed Al Mannai, Executive Director of Mannai Corporation; Salah Mohammed Jaidah, Chairman MENA & Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank; and Nabil Abu Issa, CEO of Blue Salon, among others.
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During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s attractive investment environment and encouraged Qatari businesses to explore opportunities in upcoming projects, particularly in energy, technology, and infrastructure development. According to an official statement, the Qatari delegation expressed interest in Pakistan’s economic potential and welcomed the opportunity to collaborate on ventures that could promote job creation, innovation, and sustainable development.
The QBA members responded positively to the invitation, showing enthusiasm for expanding their investments in Pakistan’s key sectors. The meeting emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in enhancing economic growth and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Commerce Kam Kamal Khan, Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
On Thursday, PM Sharif had also met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, where they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration across various sectors, including trade and investment. The talks in Doha followed his visit to the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he engaged with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to bolster trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
