By Irfan Siddiqui
Board of Investment Adviser Syed Feroz Alam Shah has said that Pakistan’s constructive and effective role in helping reduce tensions between Iran and the United States has opened new avenues for economic growth and foreign investment.
Speaking exclusively to Jang, Shah praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their diplomatic vision, timely leadership, and strategic efforts in supporting the ceasefire process. He said the global appreciation of Pakistan’s peace oriented diplomacy is creating a new atmosphere of confidence among overseas Pakistanis and international investors.
Syed Feroz Alam Shah noted that a significant amount of Pakistani capital held abroad is now expected to return to the country, as investors increasingly see Pakistan as a safer and more promising destination for long term investment. He said this renewed confidence could accelerate Pakistan’s economic growth, industrial expansion, and employment generation.
Highlighting international opportunities, he expressed strong hope that major investment from Japan is likely to enter Pakistan, particularly in the automobile, technology, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. He added that the strengthening of Pakistan Japan economic relations is likely to support this momentum.
He further stated that Saudi Arabia is expected to invest up to 10 billion dollars in Pakistan’s oil refinery sector, a development that could significantly strengthen the country’s energy security, industrial productivity, and export capacity.
According to Shah, the global recognition of Pakistan’s leadership in promoting peace is not only a diplomatic success but also the beginning of a new economic opportunity that could bring stability, prosperity, and long term development for the nation.
