Islamabad; Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the appointment of technical experts in federal ministries and departments, as well as evaluate strategies to boost foreign investment.
The meeting featured a comprehensive briefing by the Public-Private Partnership Authority, outlining ongoing initiatives and future plans to streamline expert recruitment and improve investor confidence. The prime minister emphasized that institutional reform remains a top priority, reiterating the government’s resolve to promote economic digitization, rightsize public sector institutions, and ensure merit-based appointments.
“There will be no compromise on merit and transparency,” the prime minister firmly stated.
Officials informed the premier that 15 technical experts have already been appointed, while recruitment is underway for 47 more positions. Around 30 candidates have been shortlisted for top roles—CEOs, CFOs, and MDs—in seven key ministries and departments. The Petroleum Division and NAVTTC have completed initial rounds of interviews.
Focal teams have been assigned within ministries to devise sector-specific investment strategies. Investment roadmaps have already been prepared for sectors such as IT and Telecom, Railways, and Tourism. Strategic frameworks for investment in food security, maritime affairs, minerals, housing, industry, tourism, and energy are nearing completion.
The PM was also briefed on the preparation of pitchbooks for 18 economic sectors aimed at attracting investments from countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Azerbaijan, and Kuwait.
