The President of the Pakistan Association Lira – Uganda, Mian Muhammad Nasir, has pledged to attract more investors from Pakistan to Uganda, citing the country’s business opportunities and the support extended by the government and local communities.
Nasir said he is satisfied with Uganda’s business environment, noting that the government had created favourable conditions for entrepreneurs to establish and operate businesses. He also commended the Lango community for maintaining peaceful relations with Pakistani businesspeople living and working in the region.
He explained that he had encountered no major challenges in conducting business in Uganda and appreciated the government and local residents for their cooperation and hospitality.
Nasir identified attracting additional investors from Pakistan as one of his key priorities, saying Uganda offered numerous business opportunities that prospective entrepreneurs needed to explore.
He encouraged Pakistani businesspeople to visit Uganda and assess its investment potential, adding that he is committed to promoting the country as a destination for business and investment.
Reflecting on his investment journey, Nasir said he had established one factory when he arrived in Uganda in 2010. He noted that the number of factories linked to investors he had helped attract, together with his elder brother, had since grown to approximately 11.
He said the growth demonstrates the potential for further investment and pledged to continue encouraging more Pakistani entrepreneurs to establish businesses in Uganda and contribute to the country’s economic development.
Nasir also called on members of the local community to embrace honesty and hard work, explaining that these values could accelerate development and improve livelihoods.
He commended Ugandan parents for prioritising their children’s education despite financial constraints, observing that their commitment to educating the younger generation would be important for the country’s future.
According to Nasir, providing children with quality education would help prepare them to contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s development and build a brighter future for the country.
On relations within the Pakistani community in Lira, Nasir dismissed suggestions of disagreements between Pakistan Association Lira – Uganda and Lira Pakistan Association led by Muhammad Ateeq Nawaz.
He explained that the existence of separate associations is not a problem and that healthy competition could encourage each group to improve its activities and deliver more benefits to the local community.
Nasir added that the initiatives undertaken by one association could motivate the other to introduce similar or better programmes, ultimately benefiting the people they served.
He expressed appreciation for Ateeq’s work and wished him well, emphasising that he has no personal problem with him and supports efforts that contributed positively to the community.
Nasir reaffirmed his commitment to attracting more investors to Uganda, strengthening relations between Pakistani entrepreneurs and local residents, and supporting the country’s economic growth through increased business activity.