Karachi: Chief reasons hindering FDI include persistent political and economic instability, high taxation levels, and inadequate infrastructure. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its latest economic report, has identified …
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PPRA Suggests PIBT Handle Reko Diq Cargo Without Tendering
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has advised the Federal Cabinet to approve the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) at Port Qasim as the designated handler for Reko Diq’s …
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FDI Swells by 14% to $1.644bln YoY for Jul-Mar
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The 14% rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first nine months of Pakistan’s FY25 is a positive sign, marking an increase from $1.442 billion in the same …
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$148 Mln Worth of M&A Deals by Multinationals Recorded
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: Mergers and acquisitions involving multinational corporations in Pakistan reached a total of $148 million (Rs41 billion) during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2024–25, according to official …
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Dubai Relaxes Industrial Zone Rules, Can Work in Mainland
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD, March 24: Dubai has recently introduced new regulations that allow companies operating within its free zones to expand their operations beyond these zones, within the broader Dubai mainland. This …
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Profit Repatriation Killing FDI Now in Pakistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, March 21: The repatriation of profits and dividends from foreign investments in Pakistan has experienced a remarkable surge of 104% during the first eight months of the current fiscal …
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Monthly FDI Down, Annual FDI Up than Last Year Same Period
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, March 18: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan saw a significant decline of 45% year-on-year, dropping to $95 million in February 2025, according to a report by the State …
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ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Donald Blome, representing the United States of America in Pakistan, has conveyed his eagerness to collaborate with the Pakistani government in fostering stronger ties and deepening cooperation between …
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The Egyptian government is actively pursuing additional sales of state assets following a $35 billion deal in February, which involved selling beach land to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has finalized a deal to purchase the coastal town of Ras al-Hikmah in Egypt for $35 billion. According to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the …