Pakistan’s investment ratio rises to 13.8% of GDP in FY2025, falling short of 14.2% official target
SIFC and Sovereign Wealth Fund initiatives face delays; private sector investment at 9.1%, public sector investment at 2.9%
Delegation from 15 Chinese firms arrives in Islamabad to explore investment opportunities
Companies include Xi’an Yufei, Rongzhihang, Sichuan Andy, Zhongke Hongtai, and others from energy, tech, and aviation sectors
Pakistan appoints 28 new trade and investment officers in foreign missionsÂ
Officers will undergo specialised training at Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development to enhance trade and investment diplomacy
Foreign investors repatriate $1.72 billion in profits in nine months
UK leads with $511.2 million in profits outflows, followed by China at $221.4 million, US at $190 million, and UAE at $146 million
SIFC facilitates $148mn in mergers and acquisitions, boosting FDI to $1.6bn in FY2024-25
Pakistan's investment climate improves as Special Investment Facilitation Council attracts global capital
Govt reduces Naya Pakistan Certificate returns amid policy rate cuts
Lower inflation outlook prompts downward revision in profit rates
FDI declines 32% in December 2024 despite strong first-half growth
First-quarter FDI rises 20% to $1.33 billion, driven by improved investor confidence
VEON injects $15 million into Mobilink Bank for digital expansionÂ
Investment to drive Mobilink Bank’s ambitions to become a technologically advanced and inclusive bank
FDI rises 31% to $1.1bn in five months, China leads with highest investmentÂ
Total inflow remains modest despite SIFC’s efforts; experts cite political uncertainty as a hurdle
Chinese firms to invest $1.4 billion in Sindh across key sectors
Projects include Medical City, food exports, electric buses, and solar panel manufacturing
Swedish companies concerned on high taxes, profit repatriation hurdles in Pakistan, says envoy
Sweden's Ambassador calls for addressing high taxes, energy costs, and currency restrictions to attract foreign investmentÂ
SIFC requests Power Division to identify 10 projects for Saudi investmentÂ
Special Investment Facilitation Council calls for detailed proposals to engage Saudi investors by the end of October, targeting enhancements in national energy infrastructureÂ
Saudi Arabia confirms $1 billion investment into Reko Diq, diluting Pakistan’s ownership to less than 50%. What about the logistical challenges?
The Saudi investment is part of the promised $5 billion investment package for Pakistan. It will not solve any of the countless logistical problems that exist in Reko Diq, including transportation and power.
Pakistan eyes $17 billion in foreign investments after IMF deal
Investors from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan wait for the IMF deal and guarantees for profit repatriation
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan rises 17% in FY24
Despite regional lows, investments grow with China and Hong Kong leading FDI contributions.