Swearing-in Ceremony of Pakistan Africa Economic Council officials at Governor House.

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori has said that Pakistan is really flying its own flag at the moment. Very good things are happening. These are the things that all of you will see in the next few months.People will see, for the first time, that our SIFC people are bringing foreign investment to Pakistan. The Navy program running in Karachi involves millions of dollars In the ongoing program, MOUs worth millions of dollars have been signed, agreements have also been made, and all the ambassadors who have come to meet me have a positive attitude towards Pakistan, he expressed these views while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the officials of the Pakistan Africa Economic Council.

Advisor to the Governor Tariq Mustafa administered the oath to the officials, including Shahbaz Ali Malik, Chairman.Rehan Chawla Senior Vice Chairman Sheikh Rashid Alam General Secretary Hasnain Pardesi President Sindh Region, Abdul Wajid President Islamabad Region, Ibrahim Shahenshahi President Balochistan Region, Arif Abdul Aziz Vice Chairman Africa Region, M. Fawad Sheikh Vice Chairman Regional Office Coordination, Riazul Hassan Vice Chairman Public Sector Organization, Abdul Wahab Edhi Vice Chairman Finance, Nasir Sheikh Vice Chairman, Bima Bukhari Vice Chairperson Women Affairs Rafiq Suleman Senior Vice President Sindh Region Ibrahim Bin Maqsood CEC Member Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain CEC Member Dr. Ujala Siddique CEC Member Islamabad are included. The Sindh Governor said that the war that Pakistan won on May 10 changed the image of Pakistan. The US President’s invitation of our Field Marshal as a state guest is the first time in the history of America that the Army Chief of a country was given such respect by inviting him. This has also increased Pakistan’s respect in the entire region because he is the Army Chief of Pakistan. Similarly, in the agreement reached regarding Palestine, Trump gave the microphone to the Prime Minister of Pakistan with his own hand. His speech was not included in the program, but Trump gave him the opportunity and also praised our Field Marshal. Such words and respect from the president of a superpower have greatly increased Pakistan’s respect in the world.

The stock exchange has been going up for two and a half years. The dollar is stable and has remained in its place. And then we have an agreement with Saudi Arabia. All of this is going in the best positive direction. For many years, there have been talks of disappointment that nothing is good in Pakistan, so today I am talking to you about this. At present, Pakistan’s progress is only visible at 10 percent. 90 percent of the things are in the pipeline. China, Azerbaijan, Turkey are standing with you. 48 countries are participating in the exhibition at the Expo Center right now. We cannot guess from the media that the situation is bad. The American ambassador came to me. She was saying that we are bringing investment in mines, minerals and real estate. The ambassador comes He is talking about business now, he didn’t talk about this kind of thing before, our economy will go up a lot in six to eight months, we are a victorious nation, we will not listen to anything against the country.Advisor to the Governor of Sindh Tariq Mustafa said that it is an honor for Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori and his team to host this important program today at the Governor House Sindh. This opportunity is a step towards giving a new status to the economic, trade and social relations between Pakistan and Africa. The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council cooperation between the two regions is not only the need of the hour but also the guarantee of our bright future. The foundation of cooperation between Pakistan and Africa is based on friendship, respect and mutual benefit. Our history, culture and journey of development have innumerable common values. Africa is a resource-rich region, while Pakistan can take this cooperation to a new level with its industrial experience. The Governor of Sindh and his team appreciate the initiative of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council that they have taken a systematic and practical step to integrate economic relations with African countries. Through this forum, important areas such as investment, trade, education, health, energy and infrastructure are discussed.New doors will open in sectors. The Governor of Sindh always supports such initiatives that play a role in prosperity. Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan. This city is a hub for international investors. We are confident that African investors will see vast opportunities here and on this occasion, on behalf of the Governor Sindh, I assure African friends that every possible facility will be provided to African entrepreneurs in Pakistan, especially in the province of Sindh. I pay tribute to the entire team of the Pakistan Africa Economic Council. The founding chairman, Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik, while delivering the keynote address, said that today marks the beginning of a new era in the relations between Pakistan and Africa. He said that we are not just inaugurating an organization but are building a strong economic bridge between Pakistan and Africa that will connect the entrepreneurial spirit of 240 million Pakistanis with the dynamic aspirations of one billion and forty million people of Africa.Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik said that the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council is the practical and institutional engine of the Government of Pakistan’s “Look Africa” policy which will give a new direction to the trade, diplomatic and industrial relations between the two regions. He said that the aim of the council is to promote diplomatic relations, harmonize trade policies, reduce non-tariff barriers and strengthen partnerships under the African Free Trade Area. He said that Africa is going to become the world’s fastest growing market in the next decade and the Pakistani business community should seize this opportunity.Dr. Shahbaz said that the council’s goal is to increase Pak-Africa bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030, while Pakistani investors should invest $2 billion by 2028. Pakistani investors will invest $2 billion in African countries. He said that joint projects will be launched in the sectors of agriculture, industry, energy, information technology and manufacturing, which will create more than one hundred thousand job opportunities. He said that the council will not be limited to trade only, but will establish lasting relations between Pakistan and Africa through the exchange of education, technology and promotion of people-to-people contacts. Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik, at the end of his address, said that the world is moving forward rapidly and we also have to move forward at the same pace. The Pakistan Africa Economic Council is a movement that will become a symbol of progress, stability and innovation. He appealed to the government, business community and educational institutions to fully cooperate in the mission of the council so that Pakistan-Africa relations enter a new golden era. He concluded his address with the slogan: Long live Pakistan, long live Pak-Africa friendship.Pakistan Africa Economic Council Secretary General Sheikh Rashid Alam has said that the establishment of the Council marks the beginning of a new era of economic partnership between Pakistan and Africa. He said that this is not just a swearing-in ceremony but a historic moment in which a new foundation of trust, vision and practical cooperation is being laid between the two regions. In Karachi A new foundation of cooperation is being laid. The inaugural ceremony held in Karachi was attended by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori, Founding Chairman Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik, Senior Vice Chairman Dr. Rehan Chawla, prominent business figures, diplomats and industry leaders. Sheikh Rashid Alam, in his address, said that the Pakistan Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is not just a council but a catalyst that will build sustainable economic relations between the two regions. Our mission is to create together, invest together, and grow together. We will pave the way for Pakistani businesses to enter African markets safely, provide connections with reliable partners and support at every level from policy to on-the-ground facilitation. He added that the aim of the council is to create joint projects and investment opportunities between the two regions in the fields of agro-industrial, technology and infrastructure, so that Pakistan and Africa can set a new example of mutual development and prosperity.Sheikh Rashid Alam said, “We come to Africa with a spirit of respect, dignity and long-term partnership. Let us trade freely across borders, invest with impact and embrace innovation, because the future belongs to those who move forward together. This is not just diplomacy, but business with purpose.”This is not just cooperation but a shared destiny. He concluded by saying that Pakistan is a member of the Africa Economic Council Creating, investing together, and growing together. We will pave the way for Pakistani businesses to secure entry into African markets, provide connections to trusted partners, and support them at every level, from policy to on-the-ground facilities. He added that the council aims to create joint ventures and investment opportunities between the two regions in the fields of agriculture, industry, technology, and infrastructure, so that Pakistan and Africa can set a new example of mutual growth and prosperity.Sheikh Rashid Alam said, “We come to Africa with a spirit of respect, value and long-term partnership. Let us trade freely across borders, invest with impact and embrace innovation, because the future belongs to those who move forward together. This is not just diplomacy, but business with purpose.” This is not just cooperation but a shared destiny. He concluded by saying that the Pakistan Africa Economic Council is a platform that will play the role of a sustainable economic bridge between the two regions. Today we are lighting a spark that will become a new light for the development of Pakistan and Africa. The event was also addressed by Rehan Chawla, Zubair Motiwala and others.