ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Turkiye on Tuesday to discuss a range of issues, including security and the prevention of human trafficking, with officials on the sidelines of an international conference in Istanbul, according to an official statement issued in Islamabad.
The two countries have expressed growing concerns over the rise in human trafficking, particularly involving vulnerable migrants attempting to cross into Europe illegally. Many Pakistanis, driven by economic uncertainty, have fallen victim to traffickers, with some losing their lives while crossing seas on unsafe boats.
As Turkiye remains a key transit route for people trying to reach Europe without using official channels, both sides have worked to strengthen cooperation on this issue. Security remains another critical area of collaboration, particularly in countering transnational militant networks that threaten regional stability.
“Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will participate in an important international conference in Istanbul, which he is attending on the invitation of Turkiye’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,” the interior ministry announced on social media after Naqvi’s arrival in Istanbul. “The minister will represent Pakistan at the international conference and will meet with Turkiye’s cabinet ministers and top leadership.”
“During the visit to Turkiye, discussions will focus on promoting bilateral cooperation on a sustainable basis,” the statement added. “Talks will also be held with Turkiye’s ministers and leadership on enhancing cooperation in areas like border management, security and the prevention of human trafficking.”
Turkiye and Pakistan also share close diplomatic ties, strengthened by mutual support on regional and international issues.
Their defense collaboration includes significant joint ventures, such as Turkiye’s modernization of Pakistan’s submarines and the construction of MILGEM-class corvettes for the Pakistan Navy.
These projects have enhanced Pakistan’s maritime capabilities, reflecting a deepening strategic partnership.
Pakistani minister visits Turkiye to discuss security, prevention of human trafficking
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Pakistani minister visits Turkiye to discuss security, prevention of human trafficking
- Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Istanbul on Erdoğan’s invitation to attend an international conference
- Both countries share close diplomatic ties, strengthened by mutual support on global issues
73% of foreign firms in Pakistan see it as a viable investment destination — survey
- OICCI survey highlights improved investor optimism since 2023, when it stood at 61%
- Regulatory unpredictability, high costs continue to keep foreign investors cautious
ISLAMABAD: Seventy-three percent of overseas investors operating in Pakistan now recommend the country as a viable destination for direct investment, up from 61% in 2023, according to a survey of more than 200 multinational companies released on Friday, signaling a measurable improvement in investor sentiment following Pakistan’s 2022–23 foreign exchange crisis.
The 2025 Perception and Investment Survey, conducted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), which represents multinational firms in the country, found that improving macroeconomic indicators and recent policy reforms have begun to restore confidence, though investors remain cautious about regulatory unpredictability and rising business costs.
“The 2025 Perception and Investment Survey ... provides a cautiously optimistic snapshot of investor sentiment in
Pakistan,” the report said, noting that “improvements in macroeconomic indicators and recent policy reform initiatives have begun to rebuild confidence among foreign investors.”
The survey pointed to relative exchange-rate stability after a period of steep rupee depreciation, alongside credit rating upgrades by international agencies.
“73% of OICCI members now recommend Pakistan as a viable FDI destination, compared to 61 percent two years earlier,” it added.
Despite the improved macro picture, the survey warned that structural and regulatory challenges continue to weigh on investment decisions.
“The broader regulatory landscape remains complex and unpredictable,” it said, highlighting delays in tax refunds, inconsistent enforcement and weak coordination between federal and provincial authorities.
Foreign direct investment, while showing some positive movement, “remains concentrated in cautious brackets,” with most investors opting for modest commitments despite a decline in the proportion of firms planning no future investment.
Rising costs were a major concern, with nearly all respondents reporting increases in energy prices, wages and raw material costs. Political instability, sudden regulatory changes and an unclear fiscal roadmap were listed among the top investor apprehensions.
The survey warned that despite the positive outlook among multinationals operating in Pakistan, international perception of the country has improved only marginally, adding that “negative global coverage continues to influence investment decisions significantly,” and underscoring the need for a more proactive international communication strategy.
