ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - British International Investment (BII) has announced plans to expand its investment footprint in Pakistan, with a focus on private-sector financing, infrastructure, climate-related projects and new capital market opportunities.
According to the Ministry of Finance, a delegation from BII met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and discussed ways to increase investment and financing for Pakistan’s private sector.
The BII delegation described Pakistan as an important investment destination and expressed interest in increasing its exposure to the country in the coming years.
The delegation said BII plans to invest more than $2 billion across Asia and Africa over the next five years, with Pakistan among the markets being considered for greater investment activity.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed potential opportunities in infrastructure and climate finance, including investment in renewable energy and electricity transmission projects.
They also discussed increasing financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agriculture sector, which remain key areas for employment generation and broader economic activity.
The meeting also covered ways to promote private equity and private credit in Pakistan, with an emphasis on expanding financing options available to businesses.
According to the official statement, the two sides explored the possible introduction of new capital market instruments to attract investment and deepen Pakistan’s financial markets.
The potential tokenisation of existing real estate assets was also discussed as part of efforts to explore new investment structures and financing mechanisms.
The discussions come as Pakistan seeks to attract greater foreign investment, strengthen private-sector participation and mobilise long-term financing for infrastructure, energy and productive sectors of the economy.