In a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s investment ecosystem, the Government of Pakistan has appointed the Secretary of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Division to also serve as the Secretary of the Federal Board of Investment (BOI), Islamabad. This strategic decision underscores the government’s intent to unify leadership and streamline coordination between two key national institutions responsible for driving investment, enhancing ease of doing business, and supporting economic growth.
The decision reflects the recognition that both the SIFC and BOI serve interlinked functions critical to promoting domestic and foreign investments. By aligning their leadership, the government seeks to ensure cohesive policy implementation, operational efficiency, and institutional harmony — essential components for transforming Pakistan’s investment landscape.
The Board of Investment (BOI), as the country’s apex body for investment promotion, will continue to play a central role in facilitating investor engagement, policy formulation, and project development. Under this new arrangement, the BOI will work closely with the SIFC to execute its mandate in a coordinated and streamlined manner. Meanwhile, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) will act as a high-level, fast-track mechanism to accelerate the approval and execution of investment proposals, support project facilitation, and enable effective coordination across federal and provincial levels.
This dual leadership arrangement aims to create a unified approach for advancing Pakistan’s investment and economic reform agenda. It will enable both institutions to function as complementary arms of a single strategy—one focused on attracting and retaining investors, and the other ensuring policy coherence and rapid execution. The SIFC’s role in fostering collaboration between government entities, regulators, and private stakeholders will be further enhanced through this structural alignment.
The move comes at a time when Pakistan is actively seeking to attract both local and international investment in key priority sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Through this integration, the government intends to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, accelerate decision-making, and offer a more investor-friendly environment conducive to sustainable growth.
Officials have emphasized that this appointment is not just an administrative reshuffle, but a strategic step toward realizing Pakistan’s broader economic vision. It demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that the country’s investment institutions operate with synergy, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose.
With unified leadership, both SIFC and BOI are expected to deliver enhanced policy alignment, faster execution timelines, and improved investor facilitation frameworks. The collaboration between these entities will help translate Pakistan’s economic potential into actionable growth opportunities and build stronger confidence among international investors.
This development serves as a testament to the government’s resolve to strengthen institutional capacity, promote efficiency, and drive Pakistan toward a more resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking economic future.
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