Investment
The Commercial Section, Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston is responsible for promotion/facilitation of exports of Pakistan including investment in Pakistan. It’s areas of jurisdiction are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and all US territories and dependencies in the Atlantic and Caribbean region (Puerto Rice and US Virgin Islands).
The Commercial Section is representative office of Ministry of Commerce and works in close coordination with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan- Chambers of Commerce and Association in Pakistan . The Commercial Section also offers matchmaking services for intending importers/investors. It is responsible for providing up-to-date trade, investment and tariff policies of Pakistan.
Investment - Pakistan Board of Investment (BOI)
Pakistan is strategically located to become Asia’s premier trade, energy and transport corridor. It is also the gateway to the energy-rich Central Asian States, the financially liquid Gulf States, and the economically advanced Far Eastern tigers. This strategic advantage alone makes Pakistan a marketplace teeming with possibilities.
Investment Regime
Pakistan follows liberal investment regime and facilitation being its foremost cornerstones for investors’ confidence and conducive environment to attract local and foreign investment
Board of Investment (BOI) is mandated to promote, encourage and facilitate both local and foreign investment. Thus BOI acts as interface between international and local investors, public and private sector. BOI works for enabling business environment through policy and strategic interventions.
Till 1997, Pakistan pursued the investment policy favorable for the industrial and manufacturing sector. The first Investment Policy was framed by BOI in 1997 which opened all economic sectors including infrastructure, social, and services for foreign investment. Keeping in view the importance of investment for economic growth and fast economic globalization trends around the world, Investment Policy 2013 was formulated to further improve the investment climate in the country. For more information on Investment Regime, please visit the link: https://invest.gov.pk/investment-regime
Investment Policy 2013
A distinguishing feature of the era of globalization is cross-border flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) and the creation of
production networks by multinational companies. During the last
decades investment liberalization has been the strongest driver
of growth, giving a significant boost to economies in developed
and developing countries. The global integration of economies
and related gains is compelling. Around the world, countries are
adopting liberalized policies to attract FDI. Download the Investment Policy (2013)