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79 Foreign Firms Enter Pakistan Amid $40.7B Investments

2/25/2026

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) reported 79 new foreign companies registered in Pakistan from 2022 through 2025, while 19 exited.
Foreign investments totaled Rs40.7 billion, with activity in energy, logistics, and technology.
Transactions included Saudi Aramco acquiring a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan and Pfizer selling its plant to Lucky Core Industries.
The SECP noted 1,157 foreign companies remain operational.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) reported 79 new foreign companies registered in Pakistan from 2022 through 2025, while 19 exited.
Foreign investments totaled Rs40.7 billion, with activity in energy, logistics, and technology.
Transactions included Saudi Aramco acquiring a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan and Pfizer selling its plant to Lucky Core Industries.
The SECP noted 1,157 foreign companies remain operational.