Countries / South Asia
Investing in Pakistan
Currency volatility and periodic macro crises have long pushed Pakistani households toward hard, tangible assets over financial ones.
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee
- Main exchange
- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
How people invest in Pakistan
Real estate is the dominant store of wealth by a wide margin; government National Savings Schemes offer a trusted low-risk alternative; gold and, for a smaller base, PSX equities round out the mix.
Real estateNational Savings SchemesGoldPSX equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee.
What is the main stock exchange in Pakistan?
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
What do people in Pakistan typically invest in?
Real estate is the dominant store of wealth by a wide margin; government National Savings Schemes offer a trusted low-risk alternative; gold and, for a smaller base, PSX equities round out the mix.