Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Drops 19%, FDI Increases Despite Challenges
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Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
SIFC: Transforming Pakistan’s Investment Climate
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The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a unified platform designed to enhance and simplify Pakistan’s investment climate.
Rice Boom, Water Blues: Can Pakistan Fix its Rice Equation?
Pakistan’s rice exports are booming, but water scarcity looms. Can Pakistan’s rice sector thrive without draining its water reserves?
SIFC at One: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
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SIFC at one has shown early promise in attracting FDI, but can it overcome challenges to unlock long-term economic growth for Pakistan?