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 missions 

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 seeks information on projects facing delays or stuck in arbitration

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 expansion 

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 investment 

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 investment 

SIFC requests Power Division to identify 10 projects for Saudi investment 

Special Investment Facilitation Council calls for detailed proposals to engage Saudi investors by the end of October, targeting enhancements in national energy infrastructure 

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