FDI and its drivers: a perspective
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is all about country perception and country perception is all about political and economic stability of the country. While economic instability could be condoned in expectations…
The FDI mantra & existing investors
Net FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow numbers are clear indicators of a stable environment for investors. High FDI inflows suggest that existing investors are satisfied and that the country’s business…
Our FDI follies
The FDI strategies the current government has adopted are ill-timed and can deeply harm our future economy. The nation needs to debate the tactics and approach before investments are crystallized…
FDI: challenges and the way forward
An essential component of a robust and open economic system, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) serves as a crucial driver for development. In the case of Pakistan, it has been eagerly…
Govt’s quest for FDI: the way forward
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been crucial in supporting developing economies to participate in global trade by facilitating the flow of capital, talents, and knowledge. The flow of foreign capital…
Navigating FDI challenges in power sector
The latest investment setback suffered by the renewable energy sector in Pakistan is the unsuccessful endeavour to attract investors for a 600-megawatt solar power initiative in Muzaffargarh. Despite the provision…
Country perception and FDI
Country Perception and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) are closely interrelated. An investor when deciding to commit an investment in a country primarily takes into consideration two factors, notably: (1) the…
Political turbulence has affected FDI inflows
Given its brittle balance of payments position and urgent need to boost industrial production, Pakistan must progressively increase its mobilization of foreign resources; and that is not just an argument!…
FDI: disastrous policies
This writer has been writing following in response to the news that the Government of Pakistan is considering disposing of LNG Terminal to Qatar. The decision is said to be…
Demystifying FDI
In an article carried by this newspaper on May 15, 2022 I gave the projected foreign exchange cash flow of the state of Pakistan for the years 2023 to 2026.…
