Foreign Investment Yields Rise as Dividend Repatriation Hits Two Billion Dollars
State Bank of Pakistan data confirms an eight percent increase in profit and dividend outflows by multinational firms during the initial ten months of the fiscal year.
Pakistan External Account Navigates Rising Trade Deficit Balanced by Robust Remittances and Tech Exports
Total import demand drives a 252 million dollar current account deficit during the first ten months of the fiscal year despite record worker inflows and expanding IT service shipments.
SECP Shatters Records with Over 4000 New Companies Registered in Historic April 2026 Surge
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered a record 4,082 new companies in April 2026, led by the IT sector and significant Chinese investment.
Addressing the Growing Concentration Risk in Pakistan’s External Account and GCC Dependency
Pakistan faces severe economic vulnerability due to its overreliance on GCC remittances and debt. Diversification is essential as regional conflicts and geopolitical shifts threaten financial stability.
Pakistan FDI Inflows Surge 163 Percent in March 2026 Despite Fiscal Year Contractions
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan hits 168 million in March 2026, marking a significant monthly jump as investors show renewed interest in select sectors.
Pakistan and United States Strengthen Economic Ties at World Bank IMF Spring Meetings
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer meet in Washington to discuss trade expansion and investment opportunities for Pakistan.
Reko Diq Project Faces Development Delays Amid Barrick Gold Security Review
Barrick Gold signals a slowdown in the Reko Diq mining project as security reviews extend to 2027 despite Islamabad remaining confident in the 2028 production goal.
SIFC Framework Accelerates Foreign Direct Investment and Tech Sector Growth in Pakistan
Pakistan emerges as a prime destination for global investors as the SIFC drives fast-track decisions in IT, energy, and agriculture to foster economic revival.
Barrick Gold Slows Reko Diq Development Amid Rising Security Risks
Barrick Gold Corporation delays the Reko Diq project timeline to 2027 citing regional security concerns and potential surges in capital expenditure costs.
Pakistan Partners with Alvarez & Marsal to Mobilize Global Private Investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Reza Baqir of Alvarez & Marsal discuss new sovereign advisory models and structured investment vehicles to boost Pakistan’s economy.