KARACHI: While local industry and exporters have welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s newly announced relief package, foreign investors have raised concerns over demand notices issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) following the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling upholding the super tax. Read More: Government plans relief for salaried class, industries next budget The Overseas Investors […]
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India faces huge drop in foreign investment amid global concerns and U.S. pressure
India has recorded a sharp 96.5% fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the current financial year. According to the Times of India, the country received only $350 million in FDI, compared to $10 billion last year. This is the lowest figure reported in years. The report highlights that this drop is alarming for India’s […]
Business confidence rises as Aurangzeb pledges support to foreign investors
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb from the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) to discuss the latest findings from the Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey. The delegation, led by OICCI President Yousaf Hussain, presented encouraging results from Wave 27 of the nationwide survey, conducted in March and April 2025. The survey showed a sharp […]
Pakistan sees $167 million t-bill outflow in april amid investor caution
Pakistan’s foreign investors withdrew $167 million from treasury bills in April. The total investments reached $1.168 billion, but divestments amounted to $1.355 billion. This caused a net outflow of $187 million from July 2024 to April 2025. Experts say investor confidence is falling due to multiple issues. These include lower interest rates, trade tensions, and […]
Foreign investors withdraw $135.5 million from T-Bills amid market changes
Foreign investors have withdrawn a net amount of $135.5 million from Pakistan’s treasury bills as of March 14, 2025. This decision comes in response to declining interest rates and early signs of rupee depreciation. Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows a notable shift in investor sentiment. During this period, foreign investments in T-bills […]