British High Commissioner to Pakistan HE Jane Marriott has praised Haleon Pakistan as a model for responsible foreign investment, highlighting its role in strengthening local manufacturing, empowering communities, and supporting national supply chains.
“Haleon’s presence in Pakistan is a strong example of how British businesses are going beyond commerce by investing in communities and national resilience,” the British envoy said during a high-profile event at the British High Commission in Islamabad on Wednesday. “The UK remains committed to deepening trade and investment ties with Pakistan, especially in sectors that promote inclusivity and innovation.”
Her remarks came as Oxford Economics, a leading global advisory firm, unveiled a new economic impact study showing that Haleon Pakistan Limited contributed Rs27 billion ($98 million) to Pakistan’s economy in gross value added (GVA) during 2024. The report also found that Haleon supported 6,600 jobs nationwide, with a multiplier effect of 106 additional jobs supported in the wider economy for every 10 people directly employed by the company.
The study’s findings were presented in the presence of key policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders, including Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Ambassador (retd) Sohail Mahmood, former foreign secretary of and DG ISSI, SDPI Executive Director Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, senior UNICEF officials, Telenor, the ministry of foreign affairs, and members of the diplomatic corps.
Speaking at the event, Minister Sheikh underscored Pakistan’s openness to long-term, purpose-driven investment. “This report shows that responsible investors already exist among us,” he said. “We encourage others to follow this model — going beyond transactions to invest in transformation.”
The event also featured a panel discussion titled “Investing with Purpose in Pakistan,” featuring insights from Sheikh, Senior Research Economist Afia Malik, and Qawi Naseer, CEO and General Manager of Haleon Pakistan.
“The study affirms our belief that business success must go hand-in-hand with national value creation,” said Naseer. “We’re proud to support Pakistan’s economy through healthcare access, employment, local procurement, and long-term partnerships.”
In his closing keynote, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani described the study as a “timely and important intervention in our national discourse.” “It presents a powerful, data-driven narrative of what responsible multinational engagement in Pakistan can look like,” he added.
The findings reinforce Haleon’s position as a key player in Pakistan’s healthcare and economic landscape.
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