Maulana Fazlur Rehman leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party says tensions with Afghanistan the closure of western border crossings and the suspension of trade have dealt a serious blow to Pakistan’s economy.
He claimed that China has lost confidence in Pakistan while China and Russia are also concerned about Islamabad’s regional policies.
Highlighting the difference in investment trends between Afghanistan and Pakistan Fazlur Rehman questioned why foreign investors are heading to Afghanistan while Pakistani investors are withdrawing their capital from the country.
He stressed that security transparency in contracts and the rule of law are essential factors in attracting investment.
