Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar Khan and Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kiyani held a focused meeting to plan a proposed PM CEO meeting with the top 20 company chiefs. The ministers discussed inviting CEOs to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and coordinated outreach to ensure high-level private sector participation in the dialogue.
The delegation emphasized concrete steps to promote investment and highlight Pakistan’s strategic importance on the global stage. Haroon Akhtar Khan underlined the need to showcase the country’s strategic advantages and said the CEO meeting could reposition Pakistan as an attractive destination for regional and international capital.
Officials agreed that trade and investment policies must be aligned with modern requirements to spur business growth. Jam Kamal Khan noted ongoing efforts to update trade policy frameworks, while Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed that adopting technology in agriculture is essential to increase productivity and meet future food security goals. Bilal Azhar Kiyani highlighted that stability in the investment environment will translate into expanded employment opportunities across sectors.
The ministers described the planned CEO meeting as a potential game changer for the national economy, offering a platform for public and private leaders to synchronize priorities and fast-track investment-friendly measures. They reiterated the government’s view of the private sector as a strong partner and signaled continued engagement with ambassadors to strengthen Pakistan’s positive international image.
Next steps include formal invitations to leading corporate chiefs and preparatory consultations to define an agenda focused on investment facilitation, trade policy modernization and technology-driven agricultural gains. The ministers said the outcomes of the CEO meeting will be monitored closely to ensure tangible progress toward greater investment and job creation.
