Nearly 75pc foreign investors willing to raise FDI.

Although foreign investors in Pakistan are concerned over the sluggish business activity, still a vast majority is optimistic over the growth potential of the country. This optimism means they are likely to recommend parent companies to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan.

This was the conclusion of the Perception and Investment Survey 2019 conducted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). The survey results shed light on both the concerns of the business community on the current business environment as well as the confidence of OICCI members on the growth potential of the country.

OICCI President Shazad Dada pointed out that the survey showed that foreign investors remained positive on a number of business climate parameters of Pakistan and were upbeat on the performance of their respective business entities in the country.

In fact, 75 percent of the respondents were willing to recommend their parent companies to enhance foreign direct investment in Pakistan.

"While foreign investors, participating in the survey, have displayed concerns over some areas relating to the ease of doing business in Pakistan, the case for business growth potential and opportunities in the country is supported by over 70...