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Champion the development of financial instruments to attract overseas Pakistanis' investment

The promise is a part of the PTI's plan to ensure a greater stake for overseas Pakistanis.
Published October 29, 2018

As part of its efforts to ensure a greater stake for overseas Pakistanis, the PTI, in its manifesto, says that it "will champion the development of financial instruments to create attractive investment opportunities for Overseas Pakistanis".

Source: PTI Manifesto 2018

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Dec 24, 2019: PM Imran launches new remittance service through Pakistan Post for overseas Pakistanis (read details)

Dec 19, 2019: PM Imran directs giving incentives to overseas Pakistanis (read details)

Oct 24, 2019: SBP simplifies biometric verification for overseas Pakistanis (read details)

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July 21, 2019: PM Imran invites businessmen, investors in US to benefit from economic opportunities in Pakistan (read details)

Jan 31, 2019: Pakistan Banao Certificate launched with the aim of attracting investment from eight million overseas Pakistanis (read details)

Jan 30, 2019: Govt plans to establish ‘remittance digital bank’ to enhance remittances, says PM's special adviser (read details)

Nov 19, 2018: Govt vows to protect foreign investors (read details)

Oct 29, 2018: Govt taking measures to provide investment opportunities for overseas Pakistanis, says minister (read details)

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Oct 23, 2018: 'We are creating an enabling environment for investment', PM says in Riyadh (read details)

Oct 22, 2018: PM Imran approves incentives to facilitate remittances from overseas Pakistanis (read details)

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