Pak investment opportunities highlighted at world forum

PESHAWAR: A young industrialist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has returned after highlighting the economic potential and investment opportunities in Pakistan at an international forum.

A press release said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zakori Group, Ayub Khan Zakori, participated in the World Business Angel Investors Forum 2023 World Congress as World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) senator recently and represented the country.

The event brought together senior senators, senators and international partners of the forum from 22 countries.

The agenda was to delve into strategic dialogues concerning the forum’s forthcoming endeavors, its international committees, and the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit and angel investments across the globe.

At the Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS) of the World Congress, Ayub Zakori highlighted the progress of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).

He said the SECP had initiated a number of projects, including the launching of incubation centers throughout the region, enhancing the ease of doing business, implementing one-window operations, and establishing a taxation framework, adding these efforts highlighted Pakistan's dedication to fostering a welcoming environment for investors.

Ayub Zakori stated: “Pakistan is a land of exciting opportunities, youthful population and a vast and untapped potential, therefore, it is high time for global investors to discover and consider the prospects of Pakistan, its key geographic positioning, and its reservoir of emerging talent as well as new avenues for investment.”

It is to be mentioned here the WBAF is an entity of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI).

The communication said Ayub Zakori was the only delegate from Pakistan as WBAF senator at this globally recognized convention where he tried to promote the country’s international standing and pave the way for global investment inflows for the economic development of the country.