Pakistan’s business leaders community has offered a mixed reaction to the federal budget for FY2026-27, welcoming selected tax relief measures while criticizing the absence of a clear roadmap for industrial growth, exports and investment. Leaders from major trade and industry bodies said the Rs18.7 trillion budget contains some positive steps but falls short of addressing […]
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SBP rate cut draws mixed response from business groups
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to reduce the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.50 per cent received mixed reactions on Monday. Foreign investors and business groups welcomed the move as cautious, while local business groups criticised it as insufficient to revive economic activity. Read More: SBP slashes key rate by 50bps in surprise […]
Foreign investors back Pakistan: 73% see it as prime FDI Destination
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its Perception and Investment Survey 2025. The survey covered over 200 foreign investors. Results show 73% of members now consider Pakistan suitable for foreign direct investment, up from 61% in 2023. Investors expressed cautious optimism about Pakistan’s business environment and economic conditions. The survey highlights that […]