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Why invest in Pakistan

Despite the current global recession, business in Pakistan is not slowing down and there are many great investment opportunities in the country right now. Large and growing domestic market includes 140 million consumers with growing incomes and a growing middle-class moving to sophisticated consumption habits. Pakistan has one of the most attractive foreign investment regimes in South Asia.
The Government has decided to give priority industry status for foreign investment into information technology, oil and gas exploration, mining, leather production, corporate farming, livestock and dairy, financial business and trade, infrastructure, tourism, housing and the construction sectors. Visa policies have been considerably relaxed to facilitate travel to and staying in Pakistan for foreign businesspersons and investors.

  • Real GDP growth of 6.4% in fiscal year 2006/07 and 5.8% in 2007/08
  • Location as a regional hub includes principal gateway to the Central Asia Republics
  • Strong and long-standing links with the Middle East and South Asian countries
  • Strong human resources including English speaking work force, cost-effective managers and technical workers

About Karachi

Karachi is the capital of Sindh Province and the largest city in Pakistan. It is also the number one business city in Pakistan. Locally termed as the City of Lights and with a population of over 14.5 million people, Karachi is seen as a city which is home to many nationalities from around the world. All major banks have their headquarters in Karachi which even has its own stock exchange the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). As Karachi faces the Arabian sea it is also a major port. Karachi Harbour, due to its geographical and strategic location is known as the Gateway to Asia.

Karachi has a vast coastline from Cape Monze in the west to Gharo in the east. Gadani and the Sonmiani Coast of Balochistan adjoining to Karachi have extremely fine beaches, while the beaches and islands of Karachi provide rare opportunities for yachting, recreation and tourism. Karachi is the country's principal urban centre, being more than twice the size of the next largest city it is expected to maintain its dominant role as a major industrial and commercial centre over the next decade.

Malir Cantt has evolved into one of the coveted posh localities of Karachi. Housing the Cantt Bazar Area, Defence Officers Housing Schemes & and approximately seventy Private Housing Schemes.
Malir Cantt is an archetypal example of urban-rural assortment, where the charms of urban living are relished the peace, calm and serenity of the rural prerogative. Disparate to the main frame city, Malir Cantt is free of the nuisances of noise, air and water. Safe and secure, living in Malir Cantt is a privilege. With major residential, commercial, educational, medical and industrial concerns coming up around its periphery, Malir Cantt is the emerging down town.