ISLAMABAD, July 2: InfraZamin Pakistan and the Private Infrastructure Development Group convened senior leaders from government, finance, development institutions and the private sector in London to discuss ways to scale sustainable investment in Pakistan.

The roundtable, titled “Investing in Pakistan’s Sustainable Transformation,” was held during London Climate Action Week 2026 at PIDG Headquarters. The discussion focused on mobilizing climate and infrastructure finance for Pakistan’s transition toward a greener, more resilient and inclusive economy.

The forum brought together more than 30 representatives from Pakistan and the United Kingdom, including development finance institutions, commercial banks, institutional investors and climate-focused organizations.

Participants included British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott; Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association and OGDCL; Atif Bajwa, President and CEO of Bank Alfalah; and Ayesha Khan, Managing Director at Acumen Funds.

The session was chaired by Maheen Rahman, CEO of InfraZamin Pakistan, and Philippe Valahu, CEO of PIDG.

According to InfraZamin Pakistan, the discussion highlighted Pakistan’s potential to attract climate and infrastructure investment, while noting that stronger coordination is needed among investors, blended capital providers, project developers and the government.

Investable project pipeline highlighted

Participants emphasized the need for a stronger pipeline of investable projects to increase investor participation in Pakistan’s sustainable infrastructure sector.

The roundtable also called for a coordinated platform bringing together public and private sector stakeholders with financiers to support project identification, development and financing.

Market research and evidence-based analysis were also identified as important tools for improving financing structures and supporting better policy decisions.

Climate-resilient agriculture among priorities

The participants discussed the importance of scaling investment in climate-resilient agriculture to improve productivity, food security and economic resilience.

They also stressed the need for targeted policy support and regulatory incentives to help unlock private investment in sustainable infrastructure.

The roundtable concluded with a shared commitment to continue collaboration on initiatives that promote innovation, build partnerships and support larger volumes of private capital for Pakistan’s sustainable development.

Participants also acknowledged InfraZamin Pakistan’s role in convening the dialogue during London Climate Action Week 2026 and reaffirmed support for future efforts aimed at accelerating sustainable investment in the country.

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