Pakistan, Portugal discuss investment opportunities in textiles, agri & SEZs

Business Recorder reported that Pakistan and Portugal explored new ways to expand commercial and investment links, as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) met Portugal's ambassador, Paulo Domingues. According to a statement issued on Saturday, the talks looked at prospects in textiles, agriculture, ICT, pharmaceuticals and SEZs. The council also outlined the country's appeal to investors in key sectors and its facilitation setup, which offers coordinated help to local and foreign investors.

SIFC acknowledged the launch of FC Porto's Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot, a venture set up with Forward Sports that brings the club's youth training model to Pakistan. SIFC described this as a further opening for ties with Portugal in both institutional and business spheres. The statement stressed ongoing dialogue with overseas partners to pick commercially workable projects and build closer contact between investors and businesses in both nations.