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.
Govt is taxing mutual funds. What long-term impact can this have on the mutual fund industry?
The goal of the budget proposals might be to increase tax revenue but it can have a real impact on the shift taking place in the mutual fund industry
Foreign investors inject $35.6mn into Pakistan’s T-Bills in May
Stable rupee and high returns attract a net inflow of $192.6 million into T-bills in current fiscal year
Pakistan’s investment ratio hits 50-year low at 13.1% of GDP
National Accounts Committee figures highlight economic challenges despite SIFC’s efforts
PM establishes Cabinet Committee on Chinese Investment Projects
Committee will oversee and facilitate Chinese investment initiatives
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan declines 17% in 8MFY24
Power sector leads with 30% of total foreign investment, amounting to $249 million
Fatima Group acquires 33.33% stake in National Resources, plans further investments
The acquisition was made from Reliance Commodities (Private) Limited, another associated company of Fatima Group, for a total consideration of PKR 252.19 million.
Pakistan launches VC Fund to boost startup ecosystem
The fund will provide up to $10 million annually to early-stage startups that have secured other investors, aiming to attract global venture capital back to the country.
Pakistan’s FDI up by 7% in first four months of FY2023-24
SBP data shows FDI in October 2023 was recorded at $122.46 million, down by 29.05% MoM from $172.6 million in September