Thursday, April 9, 2026
Alert: Pakistan annually loses over $68 billion to illegal business mafias.

FDI Follows Compliance: How Illegal Markets In Tobacco, Tea, And Consumer Goods Damage Pakistan’s Investment Case

Pakistan’s ability to attract sustained foreign direct investment depends less on headline incentives and more on whether investors believe the rules will be applied predictably, fairly, and consistently. Capital that builds factories, supply chains, and service networks is not only looking for demand, but also for enforceable contracts, stable taxation, a credible customs administration, and an environment where compliant firms are not undercut by...

Smuggled Electronics: A Silent Drain On Pakistan’s Economy

Pakistan’s electronics market has long been split between formal and grey channels, with smuggled goods occupying a significant share of retail shelves. Mobile phones,...

FDI Follows Compliance: How Illegal Markets In Tobacco, Tea, And Consumer Goods Damage Pakistan’s Investment Case

Pakistan’s ability to attract sustained foreign direct investment depends less on headline incentives and more on whether investors believe the rules will be applied predictably, fairly, and consistently. Capital that builds...
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FDI Follows Compliance: How Illegal Markets In Tobacco, Tea, And Consumer Goods Damage Pakistan’s Investment Case

Pakistan’s ability to attract sustained foreign direct investment depends less on headline incentives and more on whether investors believe the rules will be applied...

Illegal Business Practices And Investor Confidence in Pakistan

Investor confidence in Pakistan is already fragile because of repeated macroeconomic crises, political uncertainty, and governance gaps. On top of this, a very large...