PM Invites Turkish Investment in Pakistan's Digital, Energy and Infrastructure Sectors -

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met senior executives of leading Turkish companies and business organisations in Istanbul on Friday, inviting greater investment in Pakistan’s digital economy, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure and other strategic sectors.

During a meeting with Turkcell Chief Executive Officer Ali Taha Koç, the prime minister proposed the establishment of a Pakistan-Türkiye Digital Corridor to strengthen regional digital connectivity, facilitate secure cross-border data flows and integrate digital infrastructure between the two countries.

He invited Turkcell to explore long-term partnerships in 5G deployment, network optimisation, spectrum management, digital infrastructure, technology transfer and the local manufacturing of telecommunications equipment.

The prime minister also encouraged collaboration in software development, digital skills and capacity building to support Pakistan’s growing technology ecosystem.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing a transparent and investor-friendly business environment, supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), to facilitate strategic investments in the information and communication technology sector.

Ali Taha Koç welcomed Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda and expressed Turkcell’s interest in exploring investment opportunities in telecommunications, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.

The prime minister also held separate meetings with Ahmet Çalık, Chairman of Çalık Holding; Ahmet Albayrak, Chairman of Albayrak Group; and Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).

He highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic outlook and invited Turkish companies to expand investments in energy, mining, infrastructure, maritime, logistics, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, agriculture and privatisation.

Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Çalık Holding’s interest in expanding its operations in Pakistan and encouraged Albayrak Group to increase its investment in maritime infrastructure, port modernisation and logistics.

During his meeting with TOBB, he proposed establishing a structured mechanism to strengthen business-to-business engagement and invited the organisation to lead a high-level business delegation to Pakistan.

The Turkish business leaders appreciated Pakistan’s economic reforms and improving investment climate, expressing confidence in the country’s economic prospects and reaffirming their interest in expanding long-term partnerships across multiple strategic sectors.-ERMD

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