Pakistan’s stock market and infrastructure sectors boosted by reforms, opportunities and international partnerships Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Pakistan…
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Billions invested, millions employed — yet regulatory and security hurdles threaten long-term multinational confidence Multinational companies (MNCs) have played a…
Despite a sharp March dip, cumulative FDI still rose by 14 per cent this year Policymakers in both developing and…
Poverty alleviation requires economic growth, governance reforms, infrastructure development, education and targeted social programmes Poverty alleviation remains a pressing concern…
Companies with strong CSR attract foreign investment, improve governance, and ensure long-term sustainability. The companies in today’s globally competitive market…
Collaborative efforts key to overcoming challenges and unlocking economic potential Renewable energy push and reform: key to overcoming country’s energy…
Global FDI rebounded to $802 billion in early 2024 but fell 36% in the second quarter For both the developing…
Pakistan: Net FDI ($ Million) Country 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 (Jul-Nov) China 1,311.90 130.8 846.6 751.6…
Faces climate challenges demanding resilient policies, sustainable development, and adaptive solutions for environmental stability The intricate relationship between globalisation, climate…
Innovation, stability, and FDI lead regional economic leadership Researchers analysed that UAE has been famous among all comity of the…
Pakistan: KSE-100 Index Months 2022-23 Months 2023-24 KSE 100 index Total Market Capitalization (Rs billion) Turnover in shares (billion) KSE…
Pakistan’s strategic location and economic potential position it well to attract transformative foreign investments (FDI) amid reform efforts Foreign investments…
The World Bank noted that remittances surpassed foreign direct investment (FDI) and official development assistance (ODA) last year. Remittances to…
As per the Government of Pakistan officials, energy is inarguably one of the most important inputs for economic growth that…
Net FDI In Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 (Jul-Aug) China 763.2 1,311.90…
Promising developments under CPEC awaiting realisation; reforms needed to overcome infrastructure, regulatory challenges The efforts to develop Special Economic Zones…
Inconsistent regulations, security issues, and red tape: key challenges foreign investors face in Pakistan’s business environment Pakistan, with a population…
International statistics showed that overall, foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing countries declined by 7 percent in 2023 to $867…
In the world, remittances show one of major international financial resources, which sometimes they exceed the flows of FDI. For…
Insights into dynamics, regulations and future trajectories Insurance companies in the UAE have increased premiums by up to 30% after…
Pakistan’s economy is on a gradual but promising path of recovery. The country has shown remarkable resilience during pandemic era…
As per the report of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Pakistan’s telecommunications and digital technology sectors are undergoing transformative changes,…
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Must overcome the human capital crisis, fiscal imbalances and energy inefficiencies Pakistan’s economy has shown some resilience in the face…
2023 was a tumultuous year, with Pakistan experiencing its share of highs and lows. A quick recap of some of…
There can be no denying that Pakistan has been poorly let down by its leaders. Since its inception, no Pakistani…
New government must take tough structural reforms for optimal solution There is a prevalent misconception that holding of national elections…
Remittances inflows have increased significantly in recent years and have become the main financial external inflow in some developing countries,…
Land consolidation and seed technology could increase agricultural productivity in Pakistan The agriculture sector in Pakistan has significant potential for…
Pakistan’s large copper reserves help attract FDI in different projects Govt should strive to promote electric vehicles in future development…
The close friendship and multi-dimensional relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are indeed significant. The planned $25 billion investment from…
There are investment opportunities galore in Pakistan in virtually every sector of the economy right from energy, telecommunication, information technology,…
Pakistan’s economy is sinking into a quagmire of corruption and elite capture Political stability, policy credibility and commitment are helpful…
The investors did not have high expectations from their businesses under the struggling economy but keep running the businesses under…
In recent years, several sectors of Pakistan’s economy have been showing signs of growth and nourishment despite overall economic challenges.…
The term logistics and transportation enunciates the entire network starting with the planning, implementing transfer and storage of goods and…
In recent times, the country’s social and economic disparity has grown to unprecedented levels. On one hand, there is dangerously…
Economic growth is the only suitable means of enhancing the living standard of people while foreign exchange can be utilized…
Pakistan: National Poverty Line And Headcount Year Poverty Line National Urban Rural 2005-06 1277.74 50.4 36.6 57.4 2007-08 1543.51 44.1…
Leading Consumer Brands In Pakistan Pepsi Coca-Cola Mountain Dew 7-Up Sprite Nestle Juice Shezan Juice Mirinda Sooper Bakeri Chocolate Chip…
International sources recorded that strategies of host countries have a significant influence on foreign investment decisions. Host countries can adopt…
Pakistan is receiving bad predictions from the experts over the economic decline to continue. Pakistan’s economic outlook for the fiscal…
Port services need to change to meet international standard Essential to bring out-of-the-box ideas to boost trade Interview with Malik…
International Experts identified that macroeconomic stability and the growth-oriented vision of the UAE’s leadership are improving the country’s appeal as…
Interview with Mr Zia ul Mustafa Awan, President, ICMA International PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Mr Zia…
Like other developing countries, foreign investment in Pakistan is widely considered an important vehicle for its economic growth. Pakistan provides…
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Interview with Dr. Ayub Mehar — a renowned economist PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Dr. Ayub Mehar: I am…
Need to rightly follow laws and regulations Interview with Muhammad Zeeshan — Chief Financial Officer, Philip Morris Pakistan Limited (PMPKL)…
Pakistan’s construction industry has always been of economic and social significance to the country. However, the share of construction industry…
Universally accepted norms of achieving a balanced and sustainable economic growth of a country are its GDP growth rate, level…
Thirty years back, when China starts its transition phase we observe inexplicable growth of China where they are beating the…
The foreign exchange reserves is a part of a country’s assets or monies having in reserve by the central bank.…
Pakistan is in its 75th year of independence, in all these years, Pakistan initially progressed very well and had somewhat…
The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted both supply and demand sides of an interconnected world economy. Lockdowns, travel and trade restrictions…
Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola — President, TOLA ASSOCIATES [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Professional Accomplishments Memberships: Fellow Member…
Strategically located in the heart of Asia, experts said that Pakistan is at the crossroads of the world, offering a…
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Where should the remittances sent by the Pakistani diaspora be invested? Well, the prevalent assumption is that the major chunk…
Interview of Mr. Zia ul Mustafa, President ICMA Pakistan [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Zia ul Mustafa is currently the…
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International researchers identified that the problem of external borrowing as a strategy to enhance economic growth creates serious debate among…
The world is moving around the Liberal approaches towards economy where development is supported by foreign direct investment (FDI) but…
Interview with Shaikh Muhammad Muneer– leader of the business community of Pakistan [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: S.M. Muneer is…
Under CPEC Pakistan set to become an investment hub in the region Interview with Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo – President, …
More good policies help Pakistan bring investment from Afghanistan Opening of new projects with UAE may increase revenue flow Interview…
Stable and inclusive govt in Kabul may open ways for foreign investment Interview with Hamad Rasool Bhullar – an analyst…
Production of selected large-scale manufacturing items in Pakistan (July-June) Items Adjusted Weights Percentage Change Items Adjusted Weights Percentage Change FY21…
The Earth’s oceans face many threats, none of which have quick fixes. Still, the solutions are known, and with a…
International studies identified that the Foreign Inflows plays a significant role in development of any country. Although significance of such…
Deposit Distributed By Category Of Deposit Holders* (Million Rupees) Description Feb-2021 March-2021 Apr.-2021 May-2021 Jun-2021 1. Non Resident Deposits 366,712 360,675…
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[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Bradley Handler, Senior Fellow, Payne Institute for Public Policy Morgan Bazilian, Director, Professor of Public Policy, Payne Institute…
Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, Tola Associates [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Professional Accomplishments Memberships: Fellow Member…
The COVID-19 pandemic delivers a powerful shock to economies and exposes uncertainty all across the globe. Government’s brakes on imposing…
Studies reveal that the worker’s remittances are considering second largest source of finance in developing countries after foreign direct investment…
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Country’s 60pc broad-based LSM units post positive growth Overseas workers’ remittances rise to 2.228bn in Nov 2020 FBR has surpassed…
Pakistan: Exports, Imports And Balance Of Trade (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Growth Rate Imports (BOP) Growth Rate Balance…
In Pakistan, the economic report shows that as economies reopen with expectations that the adverse impact of COVID-19 is bottoming…
Whenever thinking about investing, one thing that pops up in most people’s minds is real estate. Even in the time…
Pakistan is a country with limitless growth opportunity in almost all sectors, construction being one of them. The government is…
Net FDI In Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Jul-Sep FY21 (P) China 90.6…
Nation branding has become an increasingly important strategy for world because of increasing market complexity resulting from globalization forces, domestic…
Top companies in Pakistan Nestlé KFC Pizza Hut Pepsi and Coco-Cola Unilever LG Samsung Apple Toyota Imperial chemical industry General…
Analysis of Economic Survey of Pakistan released during FY2019-20 recorded that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is now perceived in many developing countries as a key source of much needed capital, foreign…
Real sector Agriculture: Out of Rs 1,240 billion fiscal package on COVID-19, Rs 100 billion is allocated for the agriculture and…
Net FDI In Pakistan ($ Million) Details 2009-10 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Aug FY21 (P) China…
In Pakistan, statistics showed that in the first two months of the current fiscal year of 2020-21 the Foreign Direct…