Pakistan reaffirms commitment to reform-led growth at Prosperity Forum 2025

November 12, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan’s drive for reform-led economic growth took center stage at the 5th Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025, where the government reaffirmed its commitment to deep structural reforms as the foundation for sustainable development.

Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the event as Chief Guest at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. Organized by the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) under the theme “Reforms for Growth,” the forum highlighted the importance of policy consistency, transparency, and investor confidence in reviving Pakistan’s economy, said a press release issued.

In his keynote address, the Minister described the Asaan Karobar Act 2025 as a landmark achievement, ensuring that no government agency can impose business conditions not listed in the national regulatory registry. “Reform is now a legal duty,” he stated, emphasizing that the Act legally binds institutions to support a predictable and transparent business environment.

He noted that the Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are working in close coordination to sustain reform momentum and strengthen the ease of doing business.

“Pakistan is now transitioning from a negotiation-based economy to a rules-based investment destination,” the Minister said, reaffirming the government’s resolve to simplify, digitize, and accelerate investment processes across all sectors.

The event gathered economists, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners from Pakistan and abroad. The Minister appreciated the participation of all delegates, including international experts, and reiterated BOI’s determination to promote investor-friendly policies and a reform-driven growth agenda.

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