Pakistan’s Strategy to Compete for Investment and Exports in a Fragmented Global Economy
As traditional labor cost advantages diminish, Pakistan aims to attract foreign investment and boost exports by focusing on energy security, ESG compliance, and policy reforms. Key leaders discuss strategies in upcoming webinar.
Pakistan Achieves Macroeconomic Stabilization as Investor Sentiment Improves
Official data and recent investment decisions show Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing, with recovery underway and foreign investor confidence improving, challenging claims of collapse or un-investability.
China Tops Pakistan’s FDI in December 2025 as Overall Foreign Investment Declines
hina remained Pakistan’s largest foreign investor in December 2025 and 6MFY26, but overall foreign direct investment fell sharply year-on-year, according to SBP data.
Pakistan Sees $134.7 Million FDI Divestment in December 2025, SBP Data Shows
Pakistan recorded a foreign direct divestment of $134.7 million in December 2025 as outflows rose sharply, while cumulative FDI in 6MFY26 declined significantly, SBP data reveals.
Finance ministry warns limited SIFC transparency may weaken investor confidence
Pakistan’s finance ministry notes that limited public disclosure around SIFC initiatives could affect policy predictability and investor confidence, under IMF-linked governance reforms.
Pakistan Integrates USPBA with BOI to Attract U.S. Private Sector Investment
Pakistan formally registers the U.S. Pakistan Business Alliance with the Board of Investment to streamline U.S. investment, promote key sectors like technology, energy, and minerals, and enhance trade ties.
UAE to convert $1bn SBP deposit into equity investment with Fauji Foundation
The UAE plans to convert its $1 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan into an equity investment with Fauji Foundation, reducing external liabilities and boosting FDI without impacting SBP reserves.
Pakistan Proposes Legal Framework to Protect Foreign Investment From Undue Interference
The government plans to introduce a new legal framework under the National Industrial Policy to protect foreign investors from undue interference by investigation agencies and strengthen investor confidence.
Pakistan Current Account Sees Mixed Trends as Imports Grow and Remittances Remain Strong
Pakistan’s imports expanded amid improving economic activity during Jul-Nov FY2026, while strong remittances and IT exports continued to cushion the external account despite a wider trade deficit
Pakistan’s External Account Shows Improvement with Strong Export and Remittance Growth
Pakistan’s external account deficit narrowed in July FY2026 compared to last year, supported by higher exports, rising remittances, and stronger IT inflows, despite an expanding trade deficit due to higher imports of petroleum and food products.