During his speech at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited global investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s economy. The event’s theme, “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow,” set the stage for his appeal.
Shehbaz emphasized the potential for international collaboration in Pakistan’s healthcare and education sectors, asserting, “The future of human advancement lies in collaboration and working together. No single country can harness tomorrow’s potential without others’ support.”
Outlining Pakistan’s vision for a knowledge-based economy, Shehbaz focused on three key areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI), education, and healthcare. He committed to not only adopting AI but also excelling in it by training skilled engineers and data scientists to utilize AI across various industries.
In education, Shehbaz highlighted governmental reforms, vocational training, and digital literacy initiatives to build a tech-savvy workforce. He cited the Daanish School and the Education Endowment Program as efforts to provide quality education to deserving students.
Discussing healthcare, the Prime Minister praised young Pakistani medical professionals for developing health-tech solutions to enhance health outcomes. He identified King Edward Medical College, NUST, and Agha Khan University as leaders in medical breakthroughs.
Additionally, Shehbaz made a heartfelt plea to the global community, emphasizing the importance of peace in Gaza for achieving global progress and prosperity.