The Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit continues to be a vital platform for fostering international dialogue and economic cooperation.
UK Keen to Boost Investment in Pakistan: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong commitment to expanding investment in Pakistan, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.
Speaking at the 8th Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit 2025, Marriott called the UK-Pakistan relationship “two sides of the same coin” and expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration. “It’s an honor to be part of a platform that gathers brilliant minds to discuss impactful solutions,” she said during her keynote address.
Marriott highlighted the UK’s global economic standing, noting that it is the world’s largest provider of financial services, the second-largest provider of business services, and the third-largest economy overall.
Touching upon trade ties, she shared that bilateral trade between the UK and Pakistan currently stands at £4.4 billion, with an ambitious target to increase it to £10 billion in the near future.
“The UK is already investing across vital sectors in Pakistan, including health, education, and engineering,” Marriott said. She pointed to Pakistan’s youthful population as a key strength, adding, “With mutual collaboration, Pakistan’s economy has the potential to reach $2 trillion.”
She praised Pakistan’s recent economic reforms, which she said have received recognition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “The UK commends these reforms and is ready to support further progress,” she added.
Marriott also revealed the UK’s ongoing $45 million macroeconomic reform program in Pakistan and its investments in clean and green energy initiatives within the power sector. She underscored UK-Pakistan cooperation in major engineering projects, such as the Reko Diq mining project, and reaffirmed British support in addressing climate change.
Concluding her remarks, the High Commissioner thanked the summit’s host, Azfar Ahsan, for organizing the event. “I’m grateful to Azfar Ahsan for bringing together global stakeholders to work for the betterment of Pakistan,” she said.
The Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit continues to be a vital platform for fostering international dialogue and economic cooperation.
