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Pakistan opens Sukuk auctions to corporates, funds and individual investors
New framework enables corporates, mutual funds, pension funds and retail investors to access government-backed Shariah-compliant securities
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Khurram Ijaz voices alarm over investment slump, calls for business-friendly reforms
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP) and former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed serious concern over a sharp decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), urging the government to adopt consistent and business-friendly economic policies.
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Nestlé pledges $60 million additional investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – Global food and beverage giant Nestlé on Thursday announced a further $60 million investment in Pakistan, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country.
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PM Shehbaz forms high-level committee for investment protection
Islamabad, April 24, 2025 — In a strategic step aimed at enhancing investor confidence and improving the business climate, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to develop a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of investment in Pakistan.
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Lowering Tax Rates Essential for Investment Growth: FCCI
Faisalabad, February 8, 2025 – The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has reiterated its call for reducing tax rates to attract both local and foreign investment, emphasizing that a lower tax burden is crucial for economic growth and development.
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Pakistan to Gain from 800 Global Investments: Minister
Karachi, August 12, 2024: In a significant boost to international economic presence of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan announced on Sunday that 800 companies from 70 countries are set to invest in the country. This influx is anticipated to enhance Pakistan’s stature in global markets, according to a press release issued by the ministry.
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan Aim for $2 Billion Investment Boost
Pakistan and Azerbaijan pledged to significantly strengthen their economic ties, aiming for a combined investment of US$2 billion in mutually beneficial projects. This ambitious target was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during a joint press conference with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday.
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Lamaison Developers Proposes Investment for Completion of Islamabad City Master Plan
Lamaison Developers Pvt Ltd., a real estate investor, has presented an investment proposal to complete the Islamabad City master plan based on the 1960 development plan.
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Jazz invests Rs14.9 billion during first quarter
KARACHI: Jazz has invested PKR 14.9 billion under its ‘4G for all’ ambition during the first quarter of 2022, taking its overall investment in Pakistan to US$10.2 billion, according to a statement on Thursday.
A majority of its capital expenditure during this quarter was on the addition of approximately 500 new 4G sites, reaching a population coverage of its 4G service to 55.7per cent.
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This network expansion played a key role in increasing Jazz’s 4G customer base by 27.8 percent YoY to reach 36.7 million while its overall subscriber base touched close to 75 million.
The performance of its digital services during the quarter solidified Jazz’s position as the country’s leading digital operator. Its digital financial service, JazzCash, reached 15.7 million monthly active users and 145, 000 active merchants. Its self-care app, Jazz World, continued to enjoy strong customer adoption levels with monthly active users growing by 23.1per cent YoY to reach 10.5 million.
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Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim, said, “We are continuously investing in expanding the outreach and capacity of our 4G network mainly in semi-urban and rural areas to empower the underserved, especially women, to benefit from the digital services portfolio we offer.
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“Jazz remains committed to addressing the barriers to an inclusive digital ecosystem, including device affordability, so our fellow citizens can access health, financial, and other life-enhancing services through mobile broadband.”
Other streaming and entertainment platforms such as Tamasha, Bajao, Jazz Cricket, and Deikho, also enjoyed further growth as their quarterly usage increased multiple times YoY.