Pakistan, Nov. 12 -- The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), launched in mid-2023, marks a bold step in Pakistan's efforts to turn its struggling economy around. Under the leadership of General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), the SIFC is a collaborative effort between the government, military, and private sector to attract foreign investment, streamline processes, and kickstart large-scale infrastructure projects. This hybrid approach aims to address Pakistan's long-standing economic challenges, including political instability, weak governance, and heavy dependence on foreign loans.

Pakistan's economic woes are well-documented: sluggish growth, a weak industrial base, and a lack of modern infrastructure. The ...