Pakistan faces worsening investment climate as T-bill outflows surge 54 percent in November
Pakistan’s foreign investment climate deteriorated in November as T-bill outflows rose 54 percent, reflecting weak confidence despite high yields, falling FDI, and ongoing security and regional tensions.
MNC Exits and Digital Transformation Signal Turning Point for Pakistan’s Business Environment
ICMAP report highlights multinational exits, rising costs, and regulatory challenges in Pakistan while pointing to digital and asset-light models as new paths for competitiveness.
Pakistan Advances Investment and Regional Connectivity Through BOI–PREF Engagement
Pakistan’s Board of Investment engages with the Pakistan Regional Economic Forum to strengthen investment opportunities, enhance public-private partnerships, and improve regional connectivity across strategic sectors including energy and infrastructure.
Pakistan’s External Sector Strengthens as Trade Activity and Remittance Inflows Gain Momentum
Pakistan’s external sector shows rising trade volumes and strong remittance inflows during Jul–Oct FY2026, despite a widening current account deficit driven by higher imports. Export gains, expanding IT services, and growing foreign exchange reserves signal improving external activity.
SECP Reports Strong Surge in Business Confidence as Company Registrations Accelerate Across Pakistan
SECP data shows Pakistan registered 14,802 new companies in the first four months of FY26, reflecting rising business confidence, growing foreign participation, and strengthened investment activity under SIFC’s strategic guidance.
Pakistan’s Financial Business Sector Leads October FDI with Nearly $80 Million Inflows
Pakistan records strong foreign investment momentum in October 2025, with the financial business sector attracting the highest net FDI while key sectors show mixed inflows and divestments across the first four months of FY26.
Reko Diq Project Set to Boost Development and Pakistan-Canada Ties, Says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Reko Diq project, led by Barrick Gold, will drive development in Pakistan and strengthen economic cooperation with Canada, highlighting joint mining ventures and bilateral ties.
Meezan Bank, Askari Bank, and Bank of Punjab Added to MSCI Frontier Markets Index
In the November 2025 MSCI Index Review, Meezan Bank, Askari Bank, and Bank of Punjab have been included in the MSCI Frontier Markets Index, highlighting Pakistan’s growing representation in global frontier market equities and attracting potential foreign investment.
IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
Punjab announces tax-free Saudi Industrial Estate to boost Gulf investment
Punjab has unveiled a tax-free Special Saudi Industrial Estate to attract Gulf investment and enhance Pakistan-Saudi economic cooperation, offering major incentives and a fast-track investment framework.