Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that intellectual property rights violations are causing annual losses of nearly ₨860 billion, equal to about $3.1 billion, in revenue and taxes across Pakistan. The findings emerged in the chamber’s latest survey, which examined the impact of weak intellectual property protections on businesses operating in multiple […]
OICCI survey
Business confidence rises but major economic fears persist
KARACHI: Pakistan’s business sentiment has improved sharply, yet key economic concerns continue to weigh on investors, according to the Business Confidence Survey Wave 28 released by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). Read More: Businesses‘ confidence rises to a four-year high, Gallup Survey Despite the upbeat indicators, respondents flagged taxation, inflation, rupee […]
Pakistan sees 73% surge in investor confidence
Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]