Pakistan’s information technology sector and agricultural industry have attracted the interest of potential investors. The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (GEJCIC) and Dutch firm HATO both expressed investment intentions during meetings with Pakistani officials.
During a meeting with the Board of Investment (BOI) Secretary, Fareena Mazhar, GEJCIC representative Muhammad Usman conveyed the council’s interest in Pakistan’s cybersecurity sector. Discussions also covered the recent German delegation visit and their positive assessment of Pakistan’s IT potential. Three German companies have already registered for investment and business proposals are expected soon. Additionally, GEJCIC plans a business event in June to connect German companies with Pakistani SMEs.
In a separate meeting, HATO CEO Paul Obers and Deputy Head of Mission for the Netherlands Embassy Lianne Houben discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan’s agricultural sector with the BOI Secretary. HATO, already present in Pakistan, expressed interest in establishing a second plant for innovative animal feed production.
The BOI Secretary welcomed the interest from both GEJCIC and HATO, assuring them of full support and facilitation in their ventures within Pakistan.
This news signifies growing foreign investor confidence in Pakistan’s diverse economic potential.
