August 04, 2026 (MLN): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
has directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the early
establishment of a Private Equity Fund, describing private-sector investment as
a key pillar of Pakistan’s long-term economic growth.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on promoting private equity
investment, the prime minister instructed officials to prepare a detailed
roadmap for both the country’s public equity market and the proposed Private
Equity Fund.
The initiative aims to improve access to investment capital,
support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and attract greater foreign
investment.
He said private equity funds can play a significant role in
mobilizing capital, expanding businesses, and generating employment
opportunities across the country, according Radio Pakistan.
The prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s vast investment
potential in sectors including minerals, agriculture, livestock, energy,
information technology, and other strategic industries.
He noted that a stronger public equity market could provide
an important source of financing to unlock growth in these sectors.
Shehbaz Sharif also observed that the banking sector alone
cannot meet the country’s growing financing needs, underscoring the importance
of developing alternative investment channels to broaden access to capital.
Reaffirming the government’s economic priorities, the prime
minister said efforts are focused on achieving sustainable economic growth by
encouraging private-sector investment, accelerating industrial expansion, and
boosting exports.
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