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Special Investment Facilitation Council

Coverage of Special Investment Facilitation Council in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 03:01 UTCMost recent: Jul 28 · 11:01 UTC
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Ishaq Darperson1Pakistanplace1United Statesplace1Ryan Zinkeperson1Michael James Baumgartnerperson1US Exim Bankorganization1US International Development Finance Corporationorganization1Board of Investmentorganization1Singaporeplace1Irelandplace1Costa Ricaplace1Uzbekistanplace1Economic Development Boardorganization1Ministry of Investment, Industry and Tradeorganization1Shavkat Mirziyoyevperson1
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  • BUSINESSJul 28 · 11:01 UTCDAWN
    Dar says Pakistan 'confident' bilateral trade with US can double to $20bn in next 5 years

    Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed confidence that bilateral trade with the United States could double to $20 billion in five years, citing current trade at $9.4 billion and opportunities in sectors like energy, technology, and agriculture. He highlighted initiatives such as the Special Investment Facilitation Council to streamline investments and strengthen economic ties.

  • BUSINESSJul 22 · 03:01 UTCDAWN
    Investment promotion

    Pakistan's merger of the Board of Investment (BOI) and Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) presents an opportunity to reform investment promotion. The article argues that institutional changes alone cannot overcome fragmented policies on taxation, energy pricing, and regulation, citing successful models in Singapore, Ireland, Costa Rica, and Uzbekistan. It emphasizes the need for coherent economic strategies and political will to address systemic barriers to investment.