Declining Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Introduction
Foreign direct investment takes place when an investor from a foreign country flows their money
in the form of investment in another country. A Foreigner can invest through
• Purchasing voting stock in a foreign institution
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures with organizations
• Starting a domestic subsidiary in a foreign country.
Foreign direct investment is typical in open economies which, in comparison with heavily
controlled economies, provides the investor with skilled workers and above-average growth
potential. Foreign direct investment also requires more than an investment of capital. It can also
contain management provisions or technology provisions. The main feature of direct foreign
