Economic opportunities in Pakistan: Turkish investors urged to take advantage

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on Turkish investors to pursue business opportunities in Pakistan, saying the two countries should convert their close relationship into joint investment and projects. Speaking at a Turkish Republic anniversary event on Thursday, he pointed to room for stronger commercial ties and said a special economic zone linked to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was being set up in Karachi, without giving details.

Business Recorder reported that Sharif also referred to expanding cooperation in trade and defence, including a three-country defence agreement involving Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu said both sides wanted closer strategic cooperation and stronger economic partnerships. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and officials from both countries.