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Pakistan courts Turkish investors as economic reforms begin showing results

Pakistan invites Turkish investors as IMF-backed reforms stabilize economy and open opportunities across energy, agriculture, housing, and technology sectors nationwide

By Fahad On Jan 7, 2026

Pakistan – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – Pakistan on Tuesday invited Turkish companies to consider medium- and long-term investment collaborations, citing early signs of economic stabilization after several years of financial strain. The appeal was made following the release of a bilateral economic cooperation report in Istanbul.

In recent years, Pakistan faced a deep economic downturn marked by falling foreign exchange reserves, a sharply depreciating currency, and inflation that surged to nearly 38 percent in mid-2023.

Launch of the report ‘Turkiye-Pakistan vision to enhance bilateral economic cooperation’ held in Istanbul.

“Türkiye–Pakistan ikili ekonomik iş birliğini geliştirme vizyonu”raporunun lansmanı İstanbul’da gerçekleştirildi. pic.twitter.com/IAARAx7AGO

— Pakistan Embassy Türkiye (@PakinTurkiye) January 6, 2026

Conditions have since begun to improve as Islamabad rolled out structural reforms under an International Monetary Fund loan program designed to restore economic balance. These measures have helped bring inflation down to single digits, rebuild foreign reserves, and lead to improved sovereign credit outlooks from international rating agencies.

Pakistan’s envoy to Türkiye highlighted these factors while addressing Turkish businesses at the ceremony.

“Ambassador of Pakistan to Türkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid outlined Pakistan’s phenomenal economic stabilization, including improved currency stability and investor-friendly reforms by the current government,” the country’s embassy in Ankara said in a statement.

“Ambassador Junaid highlighted investment opportunities in livestock, dairy, renewable energy and the housing sector and encouraged Turkish companies to explore medium- to long-term partnerships in Pakistan,” it added.

Pakistan and Türkiye have collaborated closely at the government-to-government level, particularly in defense and security. Islamabad is acquiring four corvettes from Türkiye, with two being built at the Karachi Shipyard with Turkish technical support. Pakistan has shown interest in Turkish-built armed drones and worked with Ankara on avionics, propulsion and battlefield surveillance systems.

Last month, officials from both sides discussed expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including deep-sea drilling and exploration, as Pakistan seeks foreign investment to help develop its oil, gas and mining sectors.

The initiative aims to ease severe energy shortages, reduce reliance on imported fuels and exploit underexplored reserves.