The Investment in Pakistan is a booklet prepared by KPMG to provide information on a number of subjects relevant for investment planning or doing business in Pakistan.

The information contained in this booklet has been taken from the quarterly/annual reports published by State Bank of Pakistan, Economic Survey of Pakistan, Board of Investment Policies, information published in business magazines and newspapers and information extracted from the relevant web sites.

Pakistan's investment policies have been characterized by steady moves to liberalization, deregulation, and privatization. The direction of the policies has been consistent, market-led and business-friendly.

The information contained in this booklet is of general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.

This publication incorporates the regulations effective as of 31 January 2010.

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