Following the 2024 General Elections, Pakistan entered a new political era, infused with a fresh sense of hope and optimism. As the country gathers political stability, there is an improved realization of economic recovery. This stability is more than a political dream; it is a necessary precondition for economic development, and all national institutions, including the Government and security forces, are putting in due effort towards it.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a key entity formed to boost foreign direct investment and revitalise Pakistan’s economy, is at the heart of this effort. However, the route to growth is hampered by the constant negative propaganda spread by certain political actors, whose history of causing chaos threatens to hampers the nation’s progress. This article delves into the SIFC’s ongoing work, the vicious misinformation war against it, and the critical role political stability plays in Pakistan’s economic recovery.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), established on June 17, 2022, by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, consists of nine Federal Ministers and top military personnel, including the Army Chief. This Powerful Council was formed with a specific mission: to encourage investment from foreign nations in important industries including agriculture, mining, military, energy, and information technology.

The establishment of the SIFC represented a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s........

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