**Pakistan Moves Forward with Infrastructure Finance Company to Attract Private Investment**
Pakistan is advancing plans to establish a dedicated Infrastructure Finance Company aimed at bridging the country’s infrastructure financing gap and mobilizing private investment for major development projects, according to government sources. Under the Prime Minister’s directive, the proposed entity will operate as a sovereign, independent institution designed specifically to stimulate private and institutional capital towards critical national infrastructure.
A high-level meeting to review the progress of the Pakistan Infrastructure Finance Company (PIFC) was chaired today by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. During the session, the Public-Private Partnership Authority, along with its advisors Kearney and Rebel, presented the proposed design and roadmap for the new company.
Unlike conventional Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), the PIFC aims to provide financing facilities in local currency, which is expected to reduce reliance on foreign loans and currency risks. The company’s vision focuses on enabling both private and institutional investment, with the goal of catalyzing a more dynamic infrastructure sector.
Minister Iqbal emphasized that the PIFC’s strategic direction must align with national priorities, and called for the identification of priority projects that could attract effective investment in the initial phase. He underlined the importance of channeling resources towards ventures that are most likely to yield high impact and returns for the country.
This initiative marks a significant step towards establishing a transparent, sustainable, and robust infrastructure funding model—considered vital for Pakistan’s long-term development and economic competitiveness. The government hopes that by adopting innovative financing structures and leveraging private sector expertise, the PIFC will help close the infrastructure gap and foster inclusive growth.
