Senior analyst and Pakistan\u2013China affairs expert, Rashid Safi on Wednesday acknowledged the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), saying it has emerged as the gateway to investment by opening the doors for investors and steering Pakistan\u2019s economy on the right path.
\nSpeaking to the media, he said that the recent, visible progress in the investment landscape clearly demonstrates that SIFC has become the backbone of Pakistan\u2019s economic recovery. He added that by cutting red tape and simplifying procedures, the council has made it easier to do business and has created investment opportunities across several sectors.
\nRashid Safi noted that in the past, both foreign and domestic investors faced prolonged bureaucratic procedures, policy inconsistency, and a lack of coordination among institutions. However, following the establishment of SIFC, he added that the investment process has been streamlined under a one-window operation, significantly simplifying procedures and accelerating decision-making. According to him, these fundamental reforms are restoring investors confidence.
\nHe added that SIFC has created new investment opportunities, particularly in the energy, agriculture, minerals, infrastructure, and IT sectors. Foreign partnerships and the use of modern technology in these areas will not only increase productivity but also generate thousands of new jobs, directly improving the economic well-being of the public.
\nSpeaking about Pakistan\u2013China relations, Rashid Safi said that China is Pakistan\u2019s time-tested friend, and SIFC\u2019s role in the second phase of China\u2013Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is of critical importance.
\nHe focused that SIFC is providing a strong platform for promoting industrial cooperation, special economic zones, and joint ventures, which will further strengthen Pakistan\u2013China economic partnership.
\nRashid Safi concluded that SIFC has not only facilitated investors but has also conveyed a clear message of policy continuity and state-level coherence. These factors, he said, are presenting Pakistan as an emerging investment destination in the region. If the current momentum and policy consistency are maintained, investment channeled through SIFC will play a key role in economic recovery, export growth, and the achievement of sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Senior analyst and Pakistan\u2013China affairs expert, Rashid Safi on Wednesday acknowledged the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), saying it has emerged as the gateway to investment by opening the doors for investors and steering Pakistan\u2019s economy on the right path. Speaking to the media, he said that the recent, visible progress in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":520522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-520510","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n