This contribution to Foreign Investment Review 2021, authored by ABS & Co, provides a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s foreign investment framework and regulatory landscape. It explains government policies and priority sectors, outlines the key laws that govern acquisitions and cross-border investments, and highlights the role of regulatory authorities including the Board of Investment, State Bank of Pakistan, SECP and the Competition Commission.
The article also discusses jurisdictional thresholds, merger control procedures and recent case law such as the Uber–Careem and Mobilink–Warid transactions, while assessing emerging opportunities and risks for investors in light of Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms. To read the complete article, please download the PDF file below.
