- Advertisement -
FAISALABAD/CHINIOT, Nov 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Investment Board Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that Pakistan is heading towards a significant rise in foreign investment, joint ventures and new MoUs in the coming years as the country holds “vast and promising opportunities” for global investors.
Speaking to the media after inaugurating a stretcher-lift facility at Islamia Hospital Chiniot, he said that nations around the world achieved economic progress through foreign capital and technology transfer. Pakistan is also adopting this model to strengthen its own economic stability, he added.
He said that Pakistan’s international standing is expected to improve as investor confidence grows. The government is also working to create an economic environment aligned with global investment trends, he added.
Emphasizing national security, Qaiser Sheikh said that strong coordination within the defense and security apparatus is indispensable and the recent extension in military leadership is “a positive step” to protecting national interests with greater clarity and cohesion.
Addressing political dynamics, he acknowledged the presence of political differences but urged both the government and opposition to engage constructively for decisions that advance the national interest.
He praised the National Assembly Speaker’s role in facilitating dialogue and stressed that political stability remains a key prerequisite for sustained investment inflows.
He highlighted welfare contributions and lauded Anjuman Islamia Chiniot for its longstanding medical and humanitarian services. Its healthcare initiatives including eye-care medical camps are benefitting hundreds of thousands of patients and extensive relief efforts in flood-hit regions reflect a deep commitment to public service, he added.
He said that efforts are underway to further expand facilities at the hospital and its dispensary so that the residents can access improved healthcare close to their home.
Earlier, the minister formally inaugurated the newly installed stretcher lift at Islamia Hospital Chiniot and termed it a step for enhancing patient care in the region.