Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh May Resign

Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has indicated that he may step down from his government position. The minister said he could Resign if he fails to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif soon. He linked his concerns to difficulties in securing progress on several important government matters. Speaking to a private news channel, Sheikh also expressed frustration over corruption and administrative hurdles. He said these challenges had made it difficult for him to produce the results he wanted. Investment Minister Raises Concerns Over Corruption Sheikh said corruption was widespread and remained a major obstacle to effective government work. According to the minister, he has repeatedly pursued important matters with relevant government authorities. However, he said bureaucratic hurdles often prevented decisions and recommendations from being implemented. Sheikh claimed some bureaucrats failed to act on his recommendations or carry out decisions. He said this situation had left him frustrated with his ability to deliver meaningful results. The minister also raised concerns about the difficulties facing ordinary citizens. He said repeated changes in governments had failed to provide meaningful relief to the public. According to Sheikh, poverty and economic hardship have continued to affect many people. Sheikh Seeks Meeting With Prime Minister The investment minister also discussed his attempts to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sheikh said he had been unable to meet the prime minister even briefly during the past two and a half years. He said efforts were underway to arrange a meeting. The minister indicated that securing the meeting could influence his decision about remaining in office. Sheikh warned that he could Resign from the ministry if he is unable to meet the prime minister soon. Minister Questions Reduced Parliamentary Party Role Sheikh also appeared dissatisfied with the reduced role of the parliamentary party. He said parliamentary party meetings before National Assembly sessions had become less frequent. Such meetings traditionally provide lawmakers with an opportunity to discuss important political and parliamentary matters. His comments reflect wider concerns about communication and decision-making within the government. However, Sheikh has not announced his resignation yet. Instead, he has linked his future in the ministry to securing a meeting with the prime minister. If his concerns remain unresolved, Sheikh has indicated that he may Resign from his ministerial position. In other news read more about: NUMS Releases Admit Cards for Rescheduled MDCAT 2026 For now, the investment minister remains in office while seeking a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.