Qatar has expressed keen interest in investing around $3 billion across Pakistan’s strategic sectors, including energy, mining, and airport infrastructure, as both countries agreed to deepen economic cooperation during the 6th Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting held in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while meeting with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, invited Qatari investors to benefit from Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the meeting underscored the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and development ties. PM Shehbaz appreciated Qatar’s role as a reliable economic partner and an influential player in regional stability.
He highlighted Pakistan’s growing potential in energy, agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and infrastructure, encouraging Qatari companies to explore joint ventures in these areas.
Sheikh Faisal, who co-chaired the JMC alongside Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, conveyed warm greetings from Qatar’s leadership and reaffirmed Doha’s intent to expand its investment footprint in Pakistan. He described the JMC session as a “valuable platform” to identify new opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.
According to sources, Qatar’s proposed investment portfolio includes participation in the Reko Diq mining project and potential acquisition of stakes in three major airports in Pakistan, reflecting Doha’s growing confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and business climate.
The prime minister also expressed gratitude for Qatar’s consistent support on regional and global issues, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to work closely with Doha at regional and multilateral forums.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular dialogue and follow-up mechanisms to ensure the timely materialization of investment commitments and to enhance business-to-business engagement.
