Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan is the first country to adopt Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
The Prime Minister welcomed Pakistan’s inclusion in the World Economic Forum and Digital Cooperation Organization’s joint Digital Foreign Direct Investment Initiative. He highlighted that Pakistan is the first country to adopt the Digital FDI initiative under the World Economic Forum, which will promote foreign direct investment through digital infrastructure.
Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project is making significant efforts to identify targets and promote digital growth. The digital infrastructure provides a framework focused on digital services exports. The Prime Minister emphasized that this marks a critical milestone toward creating an investor-friendly environment in the country.
He stated that Pakistan is moving toward an inclusive digital economy, a step toward sustainable development and prosperity. This initiative reflects the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to fostering economic growth.