Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a review meeting on Friday to assess the progress of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Authority, focusing on the appointment of technical experts in federal ministries and the government’s broader strategy to attract foreign investment.

During the briefing, the Authority informed the Prime Minister that 30 candidates have been shortlisted for top-level positions, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and Managing Directors across seven major ministries and departments. Initial interviews for positions in the Petroleum Division and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission have already been held.

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So far, 15 technical experts have been deployed, while the process to fill 47 additional positions is ongoing. Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized that merit, transparency, and institutional reform are key government priorities. He further highlighted the importance of digitizing the economy and right-sizing federal institutions to improve efficiency.

The meeting was also updated on the formation of focal teams within federal ministries to shape investment strategies. Sector-specific action plans for IT, telecom, railways, and tourism are already complete, while frameworks for sectors such as food security, maritime affairs, minerals, housing, and energy are nearing completion.