Overview

• Pakistan’s finance minister met the German ambassador in Islamabad on Sept. 29 to advance trade and investment ties.
• The minister pledged full facilitation for foreign investors, including streamlined repatriation of profits and dividends.
• He briefed the envoy on the ongoing $7 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility review and progress on program benchmarks.
• Germany signaled interest from companies in exploring opportunities in manufacturing, renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Pakistan also highlighted recent flood damage and climate risks to emphasize reconstruction and infrastructure investment needs.