SIFC expresses satisfaction over improving macro-economic indicators of the country

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (SABAH): The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council has expressed satisfaction over the improving macro-economic condition of the country.

The 11th meeting of the SIFC Apex committee was held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.

The Committee emphasized upon the importance of collective efforts for ensuring unhindered economic growth and passing on the dividends to the masses.

It was attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan and high-level government officials.

Secretary Apex Committee briefed the forum about strategic focus, initiatives and contributions of SIFC to support National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-2029 ‘Uraan Pakistan’.

During the session, the Committee approved the Action Plan for Optimization of SEZs to rejuvenate industrial landscape of Pakistan. The Committee also reviewed the proposal of National Minerals Harmonization Framework with due consent of all stake holders.

Forum was briefed on various initiatives in the domain of Human Resource Development, enabling improvement of skills and global standard accreditation.

The Chief Ministers also shared the ongoing initiatives in each province which will spur the economic growth.

Chief of Army Staff assured firm resolve of Pakistan Army’s support to Government’s initiatives for economic stability ensuring peace and security.

The Prime Minister appreciated the role of SIFC, ministries, departments and affiliated stakeholders in setting the tone for future activities during 2025. He also emphasized upon the importance of collective efforts at all levels in the larger interest of the country.