Pakistan’s current account slipped back into deficit in December 2025 due to rising imports and persistent income outflows. The State Bank of Pakistan reported a $244 million deficit. This follows a $98 million surplus in November, signaling external pressures on the economy. The cumulative current account for July–December FY26 showed a $1.17 billion deficit, compared […]
foreign direct investment
FDI inflows down 1.6pc in 10 months
investment howing a negative growth of 1.6pc. On year-on-year basis, the FDI rose to $170.6m in April 2022 against $169.0m recorded during the same month of the preceding year, according to the data released by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The country wise data shows that China remained the top country posting $355.8m […]
BoI updating investment policy to boost FDI
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is updating the existing investment policy to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. According to an official document, the updated policy would focus on identified priority sectors, having investment potential and strong employment and trade benefits. These sectors include food and beverages, auto and auto-parts manufacturing, IT […]
NAB should take ‘indiscriminate’ action against corrupt people: FM
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is an independent institution, which the government expects will help eradicate corruption from the country. Talking to media after inaugurating a water filtration plant in Shah Rukn-e-Aalam colony here, the minister said the corrupt elements, whether they belong to any party, must be […]