Islamabad, July 29, 2026: The United Kingdom Government, in partnership with the Government of Sindh, convened a high-level roundtable with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, British businesses, investors and multinational companies to discuss reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s investment climate and promoting sustainable economic growth.
The meeting focused on strengthening investor confidence by addressing key factors influencing investment decisions, including policy predictability, taxation, regulatory frameworks, foreign exchange procedures, infrastructure and the overall business environment.
Deputy British High Commissioner Alison Blackburne said British companies had invested in Pakistan for decades, creating jobs, transferring knowledge and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth.
“British companies have invested in Pakistan for decades, creating jobs, transferring knowledge and contributing to the country’s economic growth. We want to see that partnership continue to grow,” she said.
She added that the UK was supporting Pakistan by helping government institutions simplify regulations, strengthen public institutions and reduce unnecessary barriers to business.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah welcomed the contribution of British businesses to Sindh’s economy and reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to creating a more business-friendly and investment-friendly environment. He stressed the importance of working closely with development partners to advance reforms in taxation, customs, regulation, digitalisation and investment facilitation.
The participants were informed that, with UK support, more than 500 regulatory reforms had been approved over the past year to simplify regulations, improve governance, strengthen institutions and reduce unnecessary burdens on businesses.
The meeting also highlighted the UK’s support for Karachi’s implementation of the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) framework, which seeks to identify and remove practical barriers facing businesses in areas such as business registration, taxation, utilities and dispute resolution.
The roundtable concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening public-private collaboration and implementing reforms that enhance Pakistan’s investment environment, improve ease of doing business and attract greater domestic and foreign investment.
