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Pakistan records FDI of $385m in Sep Pakistan recorded a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $385m in September, compared to the FDI worth $213m in the Same Period Last Year (SPLY), according to the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This reflects a year-on-year growth of approximately 81%. Comparison on a month-on-month basis shows that FDI surged 54% as the country reported an investment of $250m in the previous month.

The World Bank (WB) has assured Pakistan of its full support for reforms and digitalization programmes to stabilize economy and enhance revenues. According to a press statement issued by the finance ministry here, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with President World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, and highlighted Pakistan’s progress under the 9-month Standby Arrangement (SBA) program and ongoing reforms in priority areas of taxation, energy, and privatization. #PAKISTAN #ECONOMY #NEWS

inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country declined by 13.80 per cent in the last calendar year. It showed that the net inflow of FDI came down to US$3,000 million (or $3.0 billion) in 2023 from $3,479.45 million (or around $3.48 billion) in 2022.

Pakistan recorded net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of US$258mn in Mar-2024, up 52% YoY and 97% MoM, highest after 20 months. In 9MFY24 FDI clocked in at US$1.09bn

📊 Strategic Advancement for Pakistan's Economy 📊 Pakistan and the IMF have reached a Staff Level Agreement for a 37-month Extended Fund Facility worth USD 7 billion, focusing on critical fiscal reforms. This agreement is set to accelerate the rerating cycle of Pakistan equities, enhancing investment prospects. Key highlights: * Progressive taxation and broadening the tax base * Fiscal consolidation and increased tax revenues * Collaboration under the National Fiscal Pact * Policies for disinflation and financial stability * Energy sector reforms #KTrade #KTradeisBullishonPakistan #BullishonPakistan #PSX #KTrade #stockmarket #PSX #KSE100 #Shariah #pakistanstockexchangetoday #Pakistan #IMF #EconomicReform #FiscalStrength #EquityMarket #Investment #FinancialStability

Exciting news in the financial world! The IMF has tied conditions to a $100 billion debt repayment over four years, as reported by bTribune.com.pk/b. Despite efforts to stabilize the economy, Pakistan's Finance Minister highlighted the challenges faced in revenue generation. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving financial landscape. #IMF #PakistanFinance #DebtRepayment #EconomicStabilization

𝐅𝐘𝟐𝟓𝐐𝟏 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟖𝐩𝐜 𝐭𝐨 $𝟕𝟕𝟏𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐘 Foreign Direct Investment (#FDI) in Pakistan experienced a remarkable 48 percent increase during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). According to the State Bank of Pakistan (#SBP), the country attracted FDI totalling $771 million from July to September 2024, compared to $520 million during the same period in FY24, marking an increase of $251 million. During this period, total FDI inflows approached $1 billion, significantly outweighing the $231 million in outflows.

Senate Committee Reveals Pakistan has Paid $3.5 Billion to IMF Interest in 40 years! In the last forty years, over $3.5 billion in interest has been paid by Pakistan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This information came to light during a meeting of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, on Thursday at the Parliament House. The Ministry of Finance provided details on the loans and repayments made to the IMF. Officials from the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan disclosed that Pakistan has paid over $3.60 billion in interest to the IMF, amounting to over Rs1,000 billion in Pakistani currency. Over the past 30 years, Pakistan has borrowed approximately $29 billion from the IMF and has repaid more than $21.72 billion. . . Read More: https://lnkd.in/eNAxymSR #Senate #committe #reveals #pakistan #paid #billion #IMF #interest #paid #InshortNews

In this informative analysis, we explore the implications of the proposed 2025 Finance Bill and its significant tax hike on banks. Discover how these changes are affecting the Tunis Stock Exchange and what it means for investor confidence and the broader Tunisian economy. What are your thoughts on this market reaction? #Finance #Investing #Tunisia #FinancialMarkets #StockMarketAnalysis

Foreign investment in Pakistan's T-bills saw a significant outflow of $103.5 million in the first 23 days of August, reflecting a decline in investor confidence due to the country's heated political environment and delays in securing an IMF agreement. Experts attribute the outflows to falling returns and uncertainty about the political and economic outlook. The SBP is set to announce its monetary policy today, which could further reduce interest rates and make T-bills less attractive to investors.