President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the international businesses to invest in Pakistan.

Talking to a visiting delegation of Oxford Alumni, who called on him, in Islamabad today President Dr Arif Alvi said international investors and companies should explore business and investment opportunities in Pakistan and benefit from Pakistan's improved business climate.

He said Pakistan offers tremendous investment opportunities in diverse sectors of its economy and is an emerging market that is growing every year.

Talking to the delegation, the President said Pakistan is focusing on improving its economy and is making efforts to enhance exports and explore new markets for its products.

He said Pakistan offers an investment-friendly climate and has improved its ease of doing business ranking in recent years.

The President informed the delegation that Pakistan has established the Special Investment Facilitation Council to facilitate and encourage foreign investment in Pakistan and provide a one-window facility to the investors.

He remarked that foreign investors should invest in Pakistan's Special Economic Zones and Special Technology Zones and benefit from tax incentives offered by the government.