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.
Trends shaping Pakistan
Regional investing patterns that show up strongly in Pakistan — read the full analysis in investing trends.
Real estate and property
The single largest store of household wealth in most Asian markets, from Hong Kong towers to Dubai villas.
TrendGovernment bonds and fixed income
From Sri Lankan treasury bills to Bangladeshi savings certificates, government-backed instruments anchor conservative portfolios.
Other South Asia markets
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