Govt invites Qatari investors to SEZs, Retaj eyes hospitality ventures in Pakistan
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…
Pakistan extended an invitation to Qatari investors to establish operations in the country's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and discussed enhancing trade, food security, and investment during Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan's meetings in Doha. The meetings took place on October 25 and 26 and involved discussions with senior officials, international economic leaders, and prominent business representatives.
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 Retaj Group representatives. During these meetings, Jam Kamal Khan encouraged Qatari businesses to engage in B2B interactions with Pakistani counterparts and develop stronger personal connections, highlighting the longstanding friendship between the two nations that could lead to economic and commercial opportunities.
He emphasized Pakistan's investment potential, particularly in the Karachi industrial area, and the strategic geographic position offering access to wider regional markets, including Africa. Both sides recognized the importance of improved logistics infrastructure, diversified supply chains, and stronger regional transport connections in facilitating trade and reducing commercial barriers.
The meeting underscored the commitment to sustained engagement between chambers of commerce, investors, and business communities to identify viable projects and strengthen bilateral economic relations. Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan also met with Retaj Group representatives to explore potential cooperation in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Retaj Group expressed interest in joint ventures and expanding its hospitality brands into Pakistan and other brotherly Islamic countries. Both sides saw the potential for increased investment, new commercial opportunities, and strengthened economic relations through hospitality and tourism cooperation. The federal minister also discussed measures to strengthen economic integration and accelerate trade among D-8 member countries during discussions with the D-8 Secretary-General.
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