PM Plans Roundtable with CEOs of World Top 20 Firms
PM is also likely to meet CEOs Amazon and Walmart. The top 20 companies belong to USA, UK, Germany, Netherland and France.
The government of Pakistan announced plans for a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the chief executives of the country’s top 20 companies, aiming to accelerate private-sector investment and highlight Pakistan’s global economic relevance.
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Federal ministers including Jam Kamal Khan (Commerce), Rana Tanveer Hussain (National Food Security), Bilal Azhar Kayani (State Finance & Railways) and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan met to finalise arrangements for the forthcoming CEO-forum. The ministers reviewed invitation logistics and discussed strategic policy alignment ahead of the event.
Haroon Akhtar Khan called the upcoming interaction a “game-changer for Pakistan’s economy,” saying the country offers “vast investment opportunities across multiple sectors” and occupies “immense strategic importance” on the world stage.
Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said trade policy is being aligned with global trends to support sustainable growth, and Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the need for adoption of modern technologies to raise agricultural productivity. According to State Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani, improved investment sector stability would lead to more jobs and enduring economic development.
The meeting reflects a broader push by the government to deepen engagement with the private sector and signal policy continuity amid external headwinds. Earlier in the year, Shehbaz Sharif pledged to hold frequent sector-wise meetings with business leaders to catalyse decision-making across agriculture, industry and commerce.
Pakistan’s economy remains under pressure, but the government has been working with the International Monetary Fund and other stakeholders to stabilise macro-indicators and restore investor confidence.
Pakistan’s investment-outlook has recently welcomed fresh interest. For example, U.S. firms have indicated intent to invest in Pakistan’s largely untapped minerals sector—including copper, gold and lithium—in a key initiative to diversify the economy.
Separately, a $1 billion port-investment plan by the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings was announced earlier this year to upgrade infrastructure and logistics connectivity.
The ministers reiterated that the government views business as a core partner in national development and affirmed that the Prime Minister’s investment-friendly policy platform is delivering progress.
The forum is expected to cover policy initiatives, infrastructure projects and sectoral opportunities spanning agriculture, manufacturing, technology and mining. It will also signal to both domestic and global investors that Pakistan remains open for business.
