Investment Policy Measures

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Pakistan

Pakistan

07 Jul 2023

The Pakistan Investment Policy 2023 introduces several reforms to attract foreign investors

On 7 July 2023, the Government of Pakistan approved the Pakistan Investment Policy (PIP) 2023 to enhance foreign and domestic investments. The policy aims to: 1. Support sustainable and inclusive growth, industry innovation, and infrastructure [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

20 Jun 2023

Establishes the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

On 20 June 2023, the Government of Pakistan approved the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a facility to act as a "single window" to facilitate investors, establish cooperation among all Government [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

31 Dec 2022

Outsources the management and operation of the three major international airports to foreign investors

On 31 December 2022, the Government of Pakistan decided to outsource the management of the Jinnah International Airport Karachi, Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore, and Islamabad International Airport to international operators, [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

27 Oct 2020

New mechanism to enable companies to conveniently remit disinvestment proceeds to foreign shareholders

On 27 October 2020, the State Bank of Pakistan introduced a new mechanism to enable companies in Pakistan to conveniently remit disinvestment proceeds to their foreign shareholders. The goal is to make Pakistan a more attractive place [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

25 Jun 2020

Launched e-portals to facilitate investment

On 25 June 2020, the Board of Investment (BOI) launched three online portals, including the Electronic Joint Venture (EJV), Branch Liaison Management Information System (BLMIS) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Information Portal to [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

02 Jan 2013

Offers to insure foreign businessmen to attract overseas investment

Pakistan offers foreign businessmen insurance coverage of up to US$ 500,000 to attract investment. The Commerce Ministry has finalised an agreement with the National Insurance Company for comprehensive insurance coverage of foreign [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

10 Sep 2012

Signs special economic zones act

Pakistand signed the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act on 10 September 2012. Under the Act, local and foreign investors will be provided with tax incentives and other facilities to attract them to invest in these special zones. Entrepreneurs [...]

Pakistan

Pakistan

28 Apr 2011

Signs International Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Bill 2011

On 28 April 2011, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari signed the International Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Bill 2011. The Government of Pakistan has already signed and ratified the international convention on [...]

Number of policy measures per economy (since 01 Jan 2010) 1 95