Pakistan and China Establish New CPEC Phase-II Coordination Mechanism for Industrial Investment
Pakistan’s Board of Investment and the Chinese Embassy agree on a structured matching system to convert business interest into industrial projects under CPEC Phase-II.
Pakistan’s Growth Strategy Faces Major Setback as Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil Shock and Economic Pressure
Pakistan’s economic recovery plans are under pressure after the prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupted global energy markets, raised oil prices, and threatened inflation, exports, and currency stability. Policymakers are now being urged to accelerate austerity reforms, widen the tax base, and push investment-led growth.
Ipsos Survey Shows 84% Pakistanis Reluctant to Invest as Economic Optimism Remains Low
Latest Ipsos survey reveals weak economic sentiment in Pakistan, with 84% reluctant to invest and only one in four viewing the economy as strong despite modest recovery from 2024 lows.
Pakistan Attracts $173.28 Million FDI in January 2026 as Cumulative Inflows Weaken
Pakistan’s FDI fell to $173.28 million in January 2026 with cumulative 7MFY26 inflows at $981.36 million, down from $1.66 billion last year, according to SBP data.
Fasset Enters Pakistan Through HRL Partnership to Drive Digital Asset Adoption and Financial Inclusion
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja endorses Fasset’s entry into Pakistan through a strategic partnership with Habib Rafiq Limited, aiming to expand digital asset access, tokenize real-world assets, and streamline payments for the country’s growing freelance workforce.
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.