Pakistan, a land of ancient civilization like Mohenjodaro, where Buddhists formed their monasteries in the peaceful and scenic plains of the north, where the Arabs developed trade through land and sea and where the moguls built magnificent cities and monuments. The British very rightly called it a jewel in the crown where vast treasures are still lying untapped and unexplored in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Pakistan, a country with the highest snow-covered peaks descending to the beautiful valleys down to the lush green plains, deserts and to the sea has diversified culture and people.
Today, Pakistan has an investment friendly environment created by the government through structural reforms to encourage the investors by offering them highest profit and return. The government has developed an environment conducive for the investor who is free to invest in any sector without any restriction. They are allowed 100 percent equity. Such environment is far better than any other country of the world.
Adjacent to the African and Gulf countries, just across the Arabian Sea and on the gateway to Central Asian states, Pakistan provides ample opportunities for consumer markets, where continuity of policies coupled with macroeconomic stabilization and commitment for investment in private sector are the key elements that have sustained all sorts of investment.
Pakistan emerges as an equal partner in the 21st century in the comity of nations with 146 million friendly faces to take the challenges of the new millennium. Flanked by Iran and landlocked Afghanistan in the west, China & Central Asian republics in the north & India in the southeast, Pakistan boosts on an important location with a huge and partially tapped market of millions of people. More than 600 foreign companies have opted for investment in Pakistan because of the limitless opportunities and favorable economic conditions.
Spread over 800,000 km of vast land, Pakistan has a vast potential of cheap land for setting up industries & other construction. Gawader, emerging as the third port of the country, provides enough potentials for construction, development and housing.
The State Bank has opened up the money market significantly for the last four to five years vis-a-vis the exchange rate and interest rate leaving the financial regulation to market forces in a better competitive environment. Now the importers and exporters can work freely with the changing rates thereby maximizing their profits in a free and competitive market.
Today Pakistan has a reliable infrastructure of motorways and highways, cost effective, trained and cheap labor force, public, private and foreign institutions and banks, and a vibrant service sector. It is a good time for those who seek opportunities for investment with a high return. The environment is now set for dynamic growth.
The government wants to create employment opportunities through investment and better economic growth. The government has carried out massive transformation during the last five years and all the economic policies have been revamped. A level-playing field is being provided to all investors in a country where opportunities never end.