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.
SECP Issues Circular to Standardize Corporate Bank Account Opening
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a standardized board resolution format for corporate bank account openings, aiming to reduce compliance delays, improve transparency, and accelerate digital transformation in the financial sector.