ISLAMABAD: The government has taken a key decision to expand the scope of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) in a bid to promote foreign investment, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Under the new policy, foreign nationals and companies will now be allowed to invest through the RDA platform as well as in government securities. The move is aimed at broadening the investor base and strengthening capital inflows into the country.
Pakistan’s overseas community, estimated at over 11 million, remains one of the largest and most dynamic in the world.
According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, remittances reached $38.3 billion in fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 26.6 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Remittances are projected to rise further to $42 billion in fiscal year 2026, highlighting continued confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s economy.
Pakistan now ranks fifth globally among remittance-receiving countries and second in South Asia. Remittances remain a key pillar in maintaining external account stability.
The State Bank reported foreign exchange reserves at $16.3 billion, with total reserves standing at $21.6 billion.
The Roshan Digital Account initiative enables overseas Pakistanis to open bank accounts remotely without visiting the country. Over the past five and a half years, the platform has recorded significant growth, with more than 900,000 accounts opened by the end of February 2026. Total investments through the platform have surpassed $12 billion.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the finance ministry, the central bank, and participating banks, expressing confidence that the expansion would help position Pakistan as an attractive destination for global investors.
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is ready to welcome all forms of investment, adding that ongoing reforms are aimed at ensuring a transparent and business-friendly environment for investors worldwide.
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