# Maryam expands Ali Dar's role

> Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gives Ali Dar international cooperation portfolio to boost foreign investment.
- Title: Maryam expands Ali Dar's role · Geo News | Shortify
- Summary: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gives Ali Dar international cooperation portfolio to boost foreign investment.
- Keywords: punjab, maryam nawaz sharif, ali dar, international cooperation, foreign investment, punjab board of investment and trade, office of international coordination and, pakistan, Geo News
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/689929-maryam-expands-ali-dars-role-gives-him-international-cooperation-portfolio
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:41:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: punjab, maryam nawaz sharif, ali dar, international cooperation, foreign investment, punjab board of investment and trade, office of international coordination and, news, pakistan
## Punjab Chief Minister assigns Ali Dar new role
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assigned Ali Dar the additional portfolio of International Cooperation to attract foreign investment and strengthen global partnerships.
## Ali Dar's revised designation
Ali Dar's revised title is Adviser to the Chief Minister on Artificial Intelligence, International Cooperation and Special Initiatives.
## New Office of International Coordination
The Punjab government established the Office of International Coordination and Cooperation (OICAC) with Ali Dar leading it to coordinate international investment and trade opportunities.
## PBIT linked to OICAC
The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) works with OICAC to coordinate international investment initiatives and partnerships with foreign institutions.
## Ali Dar's goals for OICAC
Ali Dar aims to strengthen Punjab's global economic connections, create opportunities for international investors, and translate partnerships into practical economic projects.
## Ali Dar's background
Ali Dar previously served as Adviser to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives since February 9, 2026, with powers of a provincial minister.
## Key takeaway

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif assigned Ali Dar additional international cooperation responsibilities to attract foreign investment and strengthen global economic partnerships.