Meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), representing over 200 leading foreign investors in Pakistan, was part of a select group of business leaders invited to a meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to discuss key economic priorities and investor concerns. The OICCI was represented by President Yousaf Hussain and Secretary General M Abdul Aleem. CEO of PARCO - Pak-Arab Refinery Limited, an OICCI member, Mr. Irteza Ali Qureshi also participated and presented key tax related challenges in the refining sector.
During the meeting, OICCI highlighted its significant contributions to the national economy and raised critical issues impacting the investment climate. One of the key issues facing OICCI members pertains to pending tax refunds exceeding Rs 100 billion, which continues to affect investor confidence and operational liquidity.
OICCI also drew attention to the recent exit of several companies from key sectors such as pharmaceuticals and oil & gas in recent years, attributing this to the burden of unnecessary regulatory obstacles that hinder ease of doing business. The Chamber also emphasized the importance of introducing qualified professionals into key government ministries to enhance institutional capacity and ensure more business-friendly policy execution.
The meeting was also attended by prominent members of the business community, including Muhammad Ali Tabba; Dr. Zeelaf Munir, The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) along with other leading exporters.
Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Abdul Hameed Bhutta, today paid a farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
The DPM/FM congratulated Amb. designate on his new assignment and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. He emphasized the importance of further expanding Pakistan-Japan bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, IT, & industrial cooperation.
The DPM/FM also advised to extend all possible support to the Pakistani diaspora in Japan, with a focus on enhancing consular services and ensuring the welfare of the community.
We thank President Trump for his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region .
Pakistan appreciates the United States for facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability.
We also thank Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their valuable contributions for peace in South Asia.
Pakistan believes this marks a new beginning in the resolution of issues that have plagued the region and prevented its journey toward peace, prosperity and stability.
Global CEO of Friesland Campina (Engro Foods) called on the Prime Minister to request for support to enable their new investments in value-added exports in dairy, traceability infrastructure, import substitution & to support Pakistan’s smallholder farmers...
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Excellent meeting with Japanese Businessmen, Mr Kimura Masahito & Mr Syo Onodera at the SIFC on export oriented projects in Fisheries & Mining Value-Added products to Japan. Technical Human Resource Training & employment in these sectors was also discussed.
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Excellent meeting with Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, CEO of Suzuki Pak-Japan for an update on their BIO-Gas project, using the same CNG kit. This will not only enable our farmers but also help create jobs, save much needed Foreign Exchange by using local resources.
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11/02報道より
パキスタンAbdul Aleem Khan 連邦大臣(民営化・コミュニケーション担当兼投資庁長官)と、Musadik Malik石油大臣が、サウジアラビア訪問。Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falehサウジアラビア投資大臣と、諸案件のフォローアップ面談・打合せが為されたと。
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