The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

Islamabad security is tightened to handle the PTI protest; Rangers and FC are given special powers.
Under the anti-terrorism act of 1997, the Ministry of Interior has given the Punjab Rangers and Frontier Corps extra authority to uphold law and order in order to handle the November 24 PTI protest march in the capital.

Rangers and fc were permitted to help the local police in maintaining public safety and averting disturbances during the demonstration after the Interior Ministry approved the report provided by the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad.

In order to preserve peace and order in the city, the Ministry of the Interior has released a formal notification outlining the security forces’ deployment and duties.