BOI acts as the businessmen's liaison, as it harmonizes interaction between the investor and various government departments. BOI facilitates the businessman's investment as it provides leverage to his interests unraveling
favorable policies providing the investor with the competitive edge.
The Board of Investment has launched a new pro-active web site on which details of investment policies, priorities and opportunities are available. The Overseas Pakistanis and investors can reach BOI's web-site and send us e-mails for any specific query, we will respond promptly, (http//www.pakboi.gov.pk).
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Private Sector Participation on BOI Board |
The newly created Board of BOI which is the government body of BOI will be Chaired by the Chief Executive having representation from the Private Sector and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The body will meet once in every three months and will provide an opportunity to the representative of private sector bodies to express their concern direct to the Chief Executive/ Prime Minister. |
Provincial Committees on Investment (PCOI) |
The Provincial Committee on Investment (PCOI) has been reactivated in each province. The Provincial linkages are being established for optimum utilization and to make the investment projects a success story. This will help solve various problems of the investors. |
Appointment of Investment Counselors |
30 Honorary Investment Counsellors have been
appointed recently to attract foreign investment. The details are available at Honorary Investment Counsellors.
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Promotional Material & Sectoral Studies The BOI has developed following investment promotion material for guidance of prospective investors: |
Printed Material: Investment Guide An open door for Investors (brochure) Explore the Potential of Pakistan (brochure) Corporate Agriculture Farming (brochure) Brochure for investment by OPs
Sectoral Studies Electronic and Information Technology Hydropower
Environmental Technology and Infrastructure Telecommunications Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry Fishing, Fish Processing and Fish Farming Identified Tourism Projects for Investment by Private Sector Corporate Agriculture Sector Departmental Stores/Super Markets/Shopping Malls/Convenience Stores/ Wholesale Stores Recreation - Setting up of Amusement Parks, Gymnasiums, Swimming, Ports & Shipping High - Tech School, Computer Institution
Social Sector Hospital High - Tech Software Development Agri and Ago-based Industries Value-added Export Industries
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Appointment of Young MBAs as Relationship Managers
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The fundamental role of BOI is to meet the requirement of investors and for that the BOI has recruited young professional MBAs who will work as Relationship Manager / project officers in close liaison with the investors and each investor will receive individual attention
at the pattern of corporate culture. |
Special Measures to Facilitate Investment by OPs |
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Honorary Overseas Investment Counsellors (OPs) Special OPs Cell in BOI Database on OP investors being established for personal contact with them -
Tow Industrial Zones (with vacant plots) in each province identified for transformation into model Industrial Estates having all the utilities and one window facility 30-40% plots to be reserved for OP investors
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Highlights of Investment Policy |
Pakistan Investment Policy, generally recognized as one of the most favorable in the region, has long been characterized by steady moves to liberalization, deregulation, and privatization. The policy direction has been consistent, market-led, and business friendly. |
Investor Facilitation and information desk in BOI. |
An Investor Facilitation and information desk has been established in the premises of the BOI to provide one –desk facilitation services for domestic as well as foreign investors. The center is equipped with complete information on investment opportunities along with computers, Internet, fax, photo copying, etc. |
