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KARACHI July 2,2026 :The roundtable, titled “Investing in Pakistan’s Sustainable Transformation,” took place at PIDG headquarters in London. It focused on expanding private investment, developing bankable projects, and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors.
The event featured senior leaders, including British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, Pakistan Banks’ Association Chairman Zafar Masud, Bank Alfalah President and CEO Atif Bajwa, and Acumen Funds Managing Director Ayesha Khan. InfraZamin CEO Maheen Rahman and PIDG CEO Philippe Valahu co-chaired the session, which attracted more than 30 representatives from financial institutions, investors, commercial banks, and climate organizations from Pakistan and the UK.
Participants agreed that Pakistan offers strong opportunities for climate and infrastructure investment. However, they stressed that the country needs a stronger pipeline of bankable projects, supportive policies, blended finance, and closer coordination among government, investors, and project developers.
The participants proposed forming a multi-stakeholder task force to identify and develop investment-ready projects. They also called for stronger market research, better financing models, and improved policy frameworks to attract private capital.
In addition, the forum highlighted the need to increase investment in climate-smart agriculture to strengthen food security, boost productivity, and improve economic resilience.
The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to mobilize greater private investment for sustainable infrastructure and support Pakistan’s transition to a greener, more resilient, and inclusive economy. Participants also praised InfraZamin for hosting the dialogue and pledged to continue collaborating on future sustainable investment initiatives.
