Naqvi assures investors of Pakistan's safety
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured foreign investors that Pakistan remains a safe destination for investment and emphasized that the government is committed to protecting them at all costs.
According to a press release issued by the ministry on Sunday, Naqvi met with a delegation of foreign investors in Lahore to discuss measures for ensuring their security. The minister acknowledged the delegation's concerns and assured them that the government would take necessary actions to address these issues.
"Pakistan is a safe country for all types of investments," Naqvi said. "The protection of investors is a top priority for our government, and we will fulfil our responsibility of safeguarding them at all costs."
He further stated that the government has already taken proactive steps to protect investors and has initiated "strict action" against violent miscreants.
"Action is being taken against these individuals in accordance with the law," he said, adding, "A strategy has been developed to prevent such incidents from in the future".
The press release, however, did not specify any particular incident.
While Pakistan has actively sought to tap into its natural resources and encouraged foreign investment across various sectors, persistent security challenges in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa continue to pose serious risks. In recent years, several attacks have targeted foreign nationals.
Earlier this month, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir also pledged a comprehensive security framework to protect the interests and boost the confidence of Pakistan's partners and investors in Balochistan.
The army chief made these remarks while addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, a two-day event promoting mining and mineral investment opportunities across all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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