Islamabad (Commerce Desk) An increase has been recorded in the registration of companies by foreign investors in Pakistan, which is being seen as a sign of improvement in economic activity.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, the trend of foreign investment in the corporate sector remains strong, with a noticeable rise in investment across various industries.
Figures show that between January and March, foreign shareholders were added to 220 companies, while the paid-up capital of companies linked with foreign directors reached 657 million rupees.
The commission stated that foreign investors have shown particular interest in trading, services, information technology, construction, and mineral sectors.
During the same period, a total of 10,318 new companies were registered, reflecting a 12.5 percent increase. Among them, 58.6 percent were private limited companies, while 37.9 percent were single-member companies.
At the provincial level, 50.2 percent of companies were registered in Punjab, 19 percent in Islamabad, and 15.5 percent in Sindh.
Sector-wise data shows that 2,065 companies were registered in information technology and e-commerce, 1,687 in trading, 1,288 in services, 934 in real estate, 581 in tourism, 497 in food and beverages, and 363 in the education sector.
