Balochistan Economic and Investment Forum 2026 to be held on 21 October, says Bilal Khan Kakar

LAHORE: Balochistan Investment Board Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar has said that Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti is committed to promoting investment in the province.

He said the Balochistan Economic and Investment Forum 2026 is being held in Lahore on 21 October in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Its aim is to highlight investment opportunities in Balochistan, attract the attention of local and foreign investors and strengthen ties with the business community.

He was speaking at a press conference in Lahore, held together with FPCCI Regional Chairman and Vice President Zaki Ejaz.

Law and order and resources

He said the law and order situation in the province was improving. Terrorists were being pushed back by the effective operations of the security forces, and the actions taken against terrorists last month were unprecedented in history, he added.

According to him, Balochistan is rich in natural resources, has great geographical importance and offers vast investment potential. Joint efforts to promote investment and increase business activity in the province were an important need of the time.

He said that, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, attention was being paid to economic development, new job opportunities and providing a favourable environment for investors. There was vast potential for investment in minerals, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, energy, tourism and other sectors.

On the occasion, Zaki Ejaz called the partnership between the Balochistan Investment Board and the FPCCI important. He said effective cooperation between the public and private sectors could help make use of the province’s economic potential and pave the way for sustainable development.

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