FDI

Prime focus of foreign policy of Ethiopia was to attract FDI and boost exports through trade and technology

Scores of incentives being offered to attract FDI including tax breaks, simplified process, land grants

FDI is not a panacea, instead it poses a question - to open or not to open the economy

Reaches $619m via economic engineering, slowdown in industrial output

Economic liberalisation, rising incomes stimulate Delhi’s rapid growth

Outlines measures to boost tax revenue, attract FDI during Washington visit

The premier said the establishment of SIFC had helped restoring confidence of the investors

Marks 16% improvement from $113 million in February 2023

Policymakers must overhaul strategy as it lacks innovation, pro-competitive forces

Increase in imports, outflow of FDI by $173m takes deficit to $269m in Jan 2024

Kakar directs ministries to present their respective strategies on doable projects to SIFC without any delay

Export-to-GDP ratio is among most important indicators to gauge level of development

Negative productivity growth rates coincide with timing of election years

Experts urge one-window operation for company setup to facilitate investors

Say goal is to attract FDI, boost exports in IT and IT-enabled services sector

Suggest foreign investments, energy cost reduction, and bureaucratic overhaul to transform economic landscape

Recent steps for sustainable recovery fail to tackle underlying structural issues

CPEC anticipating over $100 billion in investments in Pakistan.

Beijing’s share in Pakistan's total FDI stood at 46.66% in September

ICCI stresses FDI, exports will shore up foreign currency reserves

Prolonged probe into June 2020 oil crisis hindering investment

Amounts to just $1.85b due to travel disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Textile, PPEs, agriculture, agro-industry, and automobile sectors will be key focus

Flexible labour markets, less regulatory burden, better infrastructure will attract investors

Inflows were 63% higher at $198.3m compared to $121m received last year

BITs are neither necessary nor sufficient condition for attracting FDI

Ruling PTI failed to lure foreign investors to the country despite claims

Official urges govt to make local environment conducive for overseas investors

Urge govt to introduce favourable policies to attract local, foreign investment

In first half of FY21, China was largest investor with injection of $358.9m

Inflows came in at $317.4m in October against $126.5m last year

Benchmark index drops 64.6 points to settle at 40,504.75

Exports, FDI can be enhanced by setting up institution like Pakistan Trade Representative

Inflows remain low compared with average of $200m per month in last fiscal year

It’s no secret that Pakistan does not have a stellar track record when it comes to foreign direct investment

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 170 points to settle at 42,504.76

Investment drops in wake of subdued economic activities, recession in Europe

Minister says both countries can collaborate in research on food security

Pakistan remains a challenging environment in terms of FDI

US investment climate report says significant progress made on exchange rate, current account deficit

Pakistan clocks-in at $114.3m in July against $174.8m in June

China emerged as largest foreign investor in FY20 with injection of $844m

'Deepening economic, regulatory challenges can threaten Pakistan's FDI in future'

Pandemic will impact exports, FDI, remittances, imports and foreign debt

In 10 months of FY20, foreign firms injected capital worth $2.28b

China remains largest investor; power sector attracts highest investment

Jump comes on back of inflows into telecom sector due to licence renewal fee

foreign investors would return to domestic debt market once world successfully overcomes spread of the coronavirus

Imran Khan assures officials of full support in addressing their concerns

Investment in thermal power generation sector stands at $61.8m