FDI

Growth in investment, however, remains low compared to true potential

Despite concerns, vast majority remains optimistic about country’s growth potential

Power minister briefs envoy on renewable projects and investment potential of sector

Improvement in data shows return of foreign investors’ confidence in economy

Say financial sector has suffered due to country’s inclusion
in grey list

Investment in first quarter of FY20 improves to $542.1 million

Financing will lend support to BISP, institutional strengthening measures

Car sales dip 39% to 11,724 units in September 2019

90% cut in tax liabilities on builders’ income earned from low-cost housing schemes planned

Efforts are needed to increase exports to sustain reduction in deficit in the long run

Country can set up SME, agri-zones in collaboration with China, Germany

Most politicians and bureaucrats do whatever they have already decided

Innovation should be promoted to upgrade Pakistani products in global value chain

Govt shows little interest in taking critical steps to prevent worsening of situation

The territory has been in dire financial straits under an ongoing economic crisis

Surprise postponement of WeWork IPO underscores how confidence is eroding

President says country needs to make optimum use of the resource

Gloomy economic outlook and uncertainty keeps investors on sidelines

Moody’s cites US-China trade war as a risk for Asian economies

Says Beijing is committed to resolving disputes in a rational manner

Major US stock indexes slipped following news

Official says govt has failed to attract investment despite improvements

BoE policymakers to vote for higher interest rates in 2017 and 2018

Fall comes due to hefty rupee depreciation, economic slowdown

The government wants to reform and automate the system by implementing the best global practices to attract more FDI

ICCI expresses concern over 50% fall in FDI

Currency depreciation can attract foreign investors if they benefit from cheaper production costs

PBC CEO says drop comes in wake of unwelcome environment for investors

Ishrat Husain says data analytics can help widen the tax net

Amounts to just $1.62b in Jul-Feb of current fiscal year

Suggests that the steam has gone out of globalisation

Its chairman meets PM who highlights measures taken to enhance ease of doing business

Edotco plans capital injection in order to lay foundation for 5G launch

Special counters will be set up at the Board of Investment and embassies

Interest develops due to business-friendly policies of the government

Woodworkers will be imparted training to help them tap export markets

FDI increases 17% to $319.2m in December 2018

British Airways’ decision is just the start

The firms are interested in participating in upcoming bidding for new blocks

Britain expresses interest in participating in CPEC

Foreign direct investment stands at $280m in Nov 2018

Resources should be diverted to better opportunities which may have larger impact on economic activity

Punjab Finance Minister calls the province's investment climate better than Pakistan’s

In order to attract foreign direct investment into the country

Foreigners hold back investment plans as they await clarity on economic front

Pakistan has lost a business deal worth $940 million

Economic policies will have to be guided by careful calculations

OICCI members, however, will raise investment in Pakistan this year

OICCI wants end to discrimination and level playing field for all

Country needs to make investment opportunities more lucrative for locals