Govt invites Qatari investors to SEZs, Retaj eyes hospitality ventures in Pakistan

Business Recorder · 27/10/2026، 5:56:16 AM

Pakistan invited Qatari investors to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and discussed boosting trade, food security and investment during Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan’s meetings in Doha on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials, international economic leadership and prominent business representatives, focusing on strengthening Pakistan’s international trade relations, attracting foreign investment, enhancing regional connectivity and expanding economic cooperation across key sectors, read a statement on Tuesday. During the engagements held on October 25 and 26, the federal minister met with the Secretary-General of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, Qatar’s Minister of Municipality, the Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industries and representatives of Retaj Group. In an important engagement, Jam Kamal Khan met with the Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industries to explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and private-sector cooperation. The federal minister encouraged the Qatari business community to expand business-to-business interactions with Pakistani counterparts and develop stronger people-to-people connections to translate the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Qatar into tangible economic and commercial opportunities. Highlighting Pakistan’s investment potential, Jam Kamal invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in the country’s Special Economic Zones, particularly in the Karachi industrial area, where export-oriented manufacturing and industrial partnerships could provide access to domestic and international markets. He also highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographical position and the potential for investors to access wider regional markets, including Africa, through improved trade connectivity and supply-chain networks. During the discussions, the Chairman of Qatar Ch