Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
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USTR Flags Digital Trade, Tariff Concerns in Bangladesh
USTR 2025 report flags high tariffs, corruption, and digital restrictions as major challenges for US businesses in Bangladesh.
![China's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh hits $2.67 billion, boosting textiles, telecom & trade. Growth potential rises amid global shifts. [Image via VCG]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/69987014-4444-4806-b8c5-88010fdcde17-320x179.webp)
Chinese Investment in Bangladesh Reaches $2.67 Billion
China’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh hits $2.67 billion, boosting textiles, telecom & trade. Growth potential rises amid global shifts.
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Foreign Traders Eye Afghanistan’s Panjshir Emeralds Market
Foreign interest in emeralds of Panjshir grows as traders from India, the US, and others eye investment opportunities.
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Volkswagen Sues India to Quash $14 Billion Tax Demand
Volkswagen challenges a $14 billion tax demand in India, highlighting concerns over retrospective tax laws.
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Taliban Bets On Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion Mineral Wealth
The Taliban pushes for foreign mining investments in Afghanistan’s trillion-dollar mineral wealth, despite environmental risks.
![US investor Gentry Beach highlights respect for leadership of Pakistan and announces billion-dollar investments by the US administration. [Image via APP]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/679aa93e29bf0-320x179.webp)
New US Administration Has ‘Nothing But Respect’ for Pakistan, Says Trump Aide
US investor Gentry Beach highlights respect for leadership of Pakistan and announces billion-dollar investments by the US administration.
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1-320x179.webp)
Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
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Ministry of Maritime prepares draft of new shipping policy
Pakistan Shipping Policy 2024 draft aims to strengthen maritime sector, support shipowners, and offer investment incentives.
Pakistani PM pitches energy, infrastructure, technology investments to QBA
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
