Govt Seeks FDI Targets Data from Ministries, Departments

The federal government has directed ministries and departments to submit their Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) targets for the next three years as part of a roadmap being developed by the Board of Investment (BOI) in coordination with the Prime Minister’s Office. Ministries have been asked to provide details of ongoing and upcoming projects aimed at attracting FDI, with submissions due by April 9, 2025, according to official documents. Sources told ProPakistani that the government is gathering this data to assess investment trends, identify key sectors for foreign capital, and streamline policies to improve Pakistan’s attractiveness for investors. The move is part of broader economic measures to stabilize the economy, enhance foreign exchange reserves, and generate employment by facilitating international investment. BOI has instructed key ministries, including finance, commerce, planning, and industries, to finalize their sector-specific FDI projections. The initiative aims to improve coordination among departments contributing to FDI inflows and ensure a targeted approach in attracting foreign investors. The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has also circulated BOI’s directive among its affiliated institutions, including PCSIR, PEC, NUST, COMSATS, and PSQCA, setting an April 4, 2025 deadline for submissions. All institutions have been asked to provide data using a standardized format, covering investment figures, ongoing projects, and pipeline initiatives.