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Why Invest In Pakistan & Sindh,
What incentives exist for foreign investors?
 

Pakistan has the most liberal investment policy in the South Asia region New incentives and further liberalization measures include:

Reducing minimum foreign equity from US$ 0.5 million to US$ 0.3 million,

Remittance of royalty, technology and franchise fee allowed to projects in social, service, infrastructure, agriculture and international chains food franchise,

Zero import duties on capital goods, plant and machinery and equipment not manufactured locally. CBR can supply a list of locally manufactured good. In case of doubt the investor is invited to consult the BOI.

Enhanced FYA from 50% to 75% of PME for infrastructure and agriculture projects.

The import tariff on agriculture machinery (not manufactured locally) for registered corporate agricultural projects will be zero-rated.

The investors who invest in the newly opened sectors can import plant, machinery & equipment (not manufactured locally) at concessional rate of customs duty which is 10% and also avail first year allowance @ of 50% of the cost of plant, machinery & equipment.

Zero import duties on raw materials used in the production of exports.


Five Reasons to Invest in Pakistan & Sindh (among many others!!)
 

1. Abundant Land and Natural Resources

  1.    Extensive agricultural land

  2.    Crop production (wheat, cotton, rice, fruit and vegetables)

  3.    Mineral reserves (coal, crude oil, natural gas, copper, iron ore, gypsum, etc.)

  4.    Fisheries and livestock production
     

2. Strong Human Resources

  1.    English speaking work force

  2.    Cost-effective managers and technical workers
     

3. Large and Growing Domestic Market

  1. 140 million consumers with growing incomes

  2. A growing middle-class moving to sophisticated consumption habits
     

4. Well-Established Infrastructure and Legal Systems

  1. Comprehensive road, rail and sea links

  2. Good quality telecommunications and IT services

  3. Modern company law

  4. Long-standing corporate culture


5. Strategic Location as a Regional Hub.

  1. Principal gateway to the Central Asia Republics

  2. Strong and long-standing links with the Middle East and South Asia

  3. Comprehensive duty-free facilities for investors.

 

Investment Opportunities In Karachi

PAKISTAN:

Pakistan is the world’s seventh most populous country having population of 144 million spreading over an area of 796,095 sq. km. consisting of four provinces i.e. Punjab, Sindh, North-West Frontier and Balochistan. The country’s geographical location allows its access to some of the fastest developing and most lucrative markets in the region.

KARACHI:

Population Growth & Urbanization:

Karachi, the major commercial center of Pakistan situated in Sindh province, presently has a population of 13 million with an annual growth rate of 4.8 % compared to the national growth of 3% per annum. An unprecedented growth rate is mainly attributed to the large-scale exodus of population from all rural areas of Pakistan to Karachi besides natural growth. It is estimated that approximately 2,00,000 people are added to the metropolis every year or 35,000 households. By the year 2010, Karachi City may reach a population mark of 17 million.

Karachi urban area now extends over 1800 sq. km. (700 sq. ml. Or 444800 acres approx.), where as the area of Karachi Division is around 3366 sq. km. consisting of 18 towns, six Cantonment Boards and other agencies. It has a significant position in the nations’ socio-economic setting. It is the important hub of trade and commerce.

Role in the National Economy:

Karachi generates about 15 % of the national GDP, 42% of value added in large scale manufacturing and 25 % of the revenues of the Federal Government. The city’s economy is large and diverse, and, with largest and most dynamic Industrial complex in the country viz Sindh Industrial & Trading Estate ( SITE ), Korangi Industrial & Trade Estate, North Karachi Industrial & Trade Estate etc. The industries produce a wide variety of goods, from textiles to chemicals, steel and machinery. Karachi offers an ideal location for business. There is scope for expansion of tertiary sector and retail trade. The city has the main offices of Banks, Insurance companies etc.

Karachi is the country’s principal urban center, being more than twice the size of the next largest city. Karachi is also the transport hub of the nation: it contains the country’s two major ports i.e., the port of Karachi and Port Mohammad Bin Qasim as well as Pakistan’s largest International Airport. The city is expected to maintain its dominant role as a major industrial and commercial center over the next decade. Karachi has a vast coastline from Cape Monze in the west to Gharo in the east. Gadani and the Sonmiani Coast of Balochistan adjoining to Karachi have extremely fine beaches, while the beaches and islands of Karachi provide rare opportunities for recreation and tourism. The Arabian Sea is a regional resource for food supplies and deep-sea fishing. 

Climate:

Karachi is located on semi-arid zone but due to marine affects, it enjoys a moderate climate. May and June are hottest months of the year with temperature as high as 43.3 degree centigrade while January is the coldest month with temperature as low as 5 degree centigrade. The mean annual rainfall is about 7 inches. normal">

Investment Opportunities:

Enjoying the status of commercial capital and industrial powerhouse of the Country, Karachi offers ample opportunities of profitable investment in various sectors e.g., 


    Transportation : C.N.G Buses 
    Cruise/Ferry Service between Port Qasim and Kemari vise versa
    Development of Beaches
    4 Star Hotels and Beaches
    Solid Waste Management
    Metro Rail ( underground overhead)
    Circular Railway
     Water Treatment Plant
     Abattoir                                                       
     Dolphin Park
    Roller Coaster Park
     Power Generation Plant                  
     Recycling of Sewage treated water  
     Resort City on Beaches                              
     Safari Park
      Fast Food Restaurant Chain
      Any Environment Friendly Project

 

 
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