Overview
- The government, which announced the change Friday on the prime minister’s directive, will let foreign individuals, companies, and institutions invest via Roshan Digital Accounts, government securities, and Naya Pakistan Certificates.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the step will make Pakistan a more attractive investment destination and deepen links with global financial markets.
- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said reforms and stronger digital systems offer a transparent and secure environment for investors and urged global funds to participate.
- Roshan Digital Account lets non-resident Pakistanis open bank accounts online and invest in bonds, Naya Pakistan Certificates, the stock market, and mutual funds without visiting a branch.
- By February 2026 the program had more than 900,000 accounts with over $12 billion invested, while the State Bank reported $38.3 billion in remittances in FY2025 and projects $42 billion this fiscal year.