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Business Recorder
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PC chief meets several investment leaders in UK
ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, Muhammad Ali, held a series of high-level meetings in London with global investment leaders to advance Pakistan's privatisation agenda and attract strategic foreign investment. In a highly engaging breakfast meeting with Jonathan Bond, Managing Partner of TTB Partners—a prominent investment firm operating out of Hong Kong and London—Muhammad Ali outlined the upcoming investment opportunities within Pakistan's privatisation programme. Bond expressed strong interest from Chinese and Asian investors, particularly in critical sectors such as minerals mining, aviation, and power. The Adviser extended a formal invitation to TTB Partners to visit Pakistan for further dialogue aimed at deepening collaboration and accelerating project execution. Investment drive launched in UK Continuing his strategic outreach, Ali also met with senior executives from STJ Partners, including Vice Chairman David Jennison, Partners Angelo Morganti and Mike Harris, CFO Shayan Siddiqui, and Yvan Tchikine. The discussion focused on a wide range of privatisation opportunities spanning mining, aviation, insurance, energy exploration, and power. STJ Partners offered insightful recommendations on transaction structuring and best practices for engaging global investors. Both sides discussed frameworks to enhance investor confidence and improve regulatory processes, signalling a mutual commitment to making Pakistan a competitive destination for international capital. In a further boost to Pakistan's outreach efforts, Muhammad Ali welcomed a senior delegation from Barclays led by Thomas Cowen, Managing Director and Head of Sell-Side M&A, and Daanish Bhimjee, Managing Director. Barclays, one of the top investment banks in the UK and US, expressed strong interest in Pakistan's economic reforms and privatisation efforts, with a particular focus on the insurance sector. The Adviser provided an in-depth briefing on Pakistan's privatisation roadmap and highlighted the government's readiness to engage credible global partners in this transformational journey. Both parties agreed to maintain open lines of communication and explore concrete opportunities for collaboration going forward. These engagements reflect the growing international confidence in Pakistan's economic trajectory and the government's strong resolve to foster strategic investment partnerships across priority sectors. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Investment drive launched in UK
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ali, adviser to the prime minister on privatisation, and the Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb have launched a strategic investment drive in the United Kingdom. In a bold move to accelerate foreign direct investment and elevate Pakistan's global economic profile, Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation, has reached London for a two-day high-level engagement with international financial leaders. Accompanied by the finance minister, the visit marks a strategic push to deepen Pakistan's ties with top-tier global investors and financial institutions. Over the course of the visit, the delegation will hold crucial meetings with executives from renowned firms including TTB Partners, STJ Partners, Deutsche Bank, Berenberg Bank, and Amundi Fund Group. These discussions aim to spotlight Pakistan's privatisation roadmap and its growing potential as a hub for strategic, long-term investment. A centrepiece of the visit will be Muhammad Ali's participation in Pakistan Investors Day, hosted by Jefferies on May 8, 2025. This exclusive event offers a powerful platform to showcase Pakistan's robust investment landscape, ongoing economic reforms, and the government's unwavering commitment to transparency and investor confidence. 'This visit reflects Pakistan's forward-looking vision,' said the adviser, 'We are here to build trust, forge partnerships, and demonstrate that Pakistan is open for business—with a clear agenda for growth, stability, and opportunity.' With an ambitious reform agenda and a firm focus on private sector-led development, Pakistan is positioning itself as a compelling destination for global capital. The London mission represents a pivotal step in unlocking new investment channels and driving sustainable economic progress. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan launches strategic investment drive in UK to attract global capital
In a renewed push to attract foreign direct investment and strengthen Pakistan's global economic standing, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation Muhammad Ali have arrived in London for a two-day visit aimed at engaging top international financial institutions. The high-level delegation is scheduled to meet executives from major global firms including TTB Partners, STJ Partners, Deutsche Bank, Berenberg Bank, and Amundi Fund Group, the ministry of privatisation said in a statement. The meetings will focus on presenting Pakistan's privatisation roadmap and exploring long-term strategic investment opportunities in key sectors. The visit is being seen as part of the government's broader effort to deepen economic ties with leading investors and promote private sector-led development. UK govt official urges Pakistani firms to use their country as platform to go global A major highlight of the trip will be Muhammad Ali's participation in Pakistan Investors Day, hosted by Jefferies on May 8, 2025. The exclusive event will serve as a platform to showcase Pakistan's economic potential, ongoing reforms, and commitment to creating a transparent and investor-friendly environment. 'This visit reflects Pakistan's forward-looking vision,' said Muhammad Ali. 'We are here to build trust, forge partnerships, and demonstrate that Pakistan is open for business, with a clear agenda for growth, stability, and opportunity.' Investment from UK 'AI, HealthTech, FinTech sectors have great potential' The initiative comes amid the government's continued efforts to implement structural reforms and improve macroeconomic fundamentals. By opening up key sectors to foreign investment, the government hopes to accelerate growth and create new avenues for job creation and innovation.
