OICCI President Advocates for Unified Economic Strategy to Propel Pakistan Forward

Islamabad: At a prominent economic forum titled “Navigating the Unknown,” Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), called on the government and national stakeholders to adopt a unified economic strategy. This approach, he argued, should be driven by strategic planning, technocratic leadership, and collaboration to realize Pakistan’s potential.

Representing over 200 multinational companies operating within the country, Mr. Hussain proposed the development of a National Economic Execution Plan. This plan would integrate trade, industry, fiscal, energy, and human development policies under a cohesive national framework, each led by subject matter experts.

Mr. Hussain identified Pakistan’s youthful population and its strategic geo-economic position as key assets. He stressed the importance of leveraging these through skills development, export diversification, and regional trade integration. Additionally, he pointed out the necessity of fully including women and embracing digital transformation to drive economic growth.

Highlighting the role of multinational companies, Mr. Hussain stated that these entities serve as centers of innovation. He urged the government to involve the private sector early in planning and execution phases and emphasized the need to improve the ease of doing business, alongside constructing a credible national investment narrative.

“This is Pakistan’s decisive decade – we must stop managing crises and start designing the future,” Mr. Hussain concluded, signaling a call to action for strategic economic planning.