Pakistan Frontier-Märkte
South Asia · Islamabad · PKR (Pakistani Rupee)
Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick
Pakistan is a lower-middle-income developing economy with a nominal GDP of approximately $373 billion, making it one of the largest economies in South Asia. The economy is structured around agriculture (contributing roughly 23% of GDP), a large services sector (approximately 58%), and industry including manufacturing (around 18%). Key industries include textiles and apparel (the dominant export earner), oil and gas exploration, fertilisers, cement, banking, and an emerging information technology and business-process outsourcing sector. Pakistan has historically faced macroeconomic challenges including high inflation, external debt pressures, and a recurring need for IMF support programmes, though inflation has moderated sharply from its 2023 peak to around 3–4% by 2025. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), headquartered in Karachi, is classified as a frontier market and has delivered significant equity returns in recent years driven by macroeconomic stabilisation efforts.
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| BIP nominal, USD | $373.07B |
| BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich | 2.5% |
| Inflation jährlich | 3.5% |
| Bevölkerung Menschen | 251.3M |
| BIP pro Kopf USD | $1,644 |
| Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD | $62.00B |
| Marktkapitalisierung / BIP | 16.6% |
| Arbeitslosigkeit | 5.5% |
| Börsennotierte Unternehmen | 540 |
| Börse | Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) |
Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Trading Economics, Macrotrends, Business Recorder, Pakistan Observer, Wikipedia – Economy of Pakistan, Focus Economics, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Aktuelle Nachrichten
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Die größten Unternehmen an der wichtigsten lokalen Börse, nach Marktkapitalisierung.
| # | Unternehmen | Sektor | MarktkapitalisierungUSD | US-Notierung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil & Gas Development Company LimitedOGDC · PSX | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | $4.25B | — |
| 2 | United Bank LimitedUBL · PSX | Banking | $3.59B | — |
| 3 | Mari Energies LimitedMARI · PSX | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | $3.32B | — |
| 4 | Meezan Bank LimitedMEBL · PSX | Islamic Banking | $2.94B | — |
| 5 | Lucky Cement LimitedLUCK · PSX | Cement & Construction Materials | $2.47B | — |
| 6 | Fauji Fertilizer Company LimitedFFC · PSX | Fertilisers | $2.43B | — |
| 7 | Habib Bank LimitedHBL · PSX | Banking | $1.68B | — |
| 8 | MCB Bank LimitedMCB · PSX | Banking | $1.58B | — |
| 9 | Pakistan Petroleum LimitedPPL · PSX | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | $1.95B | — |
| 10 | National Bank of PakistanNBP · PSX | Banking (State-Owned) | $1.20B | — |
| 11 | Engro Corporation LimitedENGRO · PSX | Diversified Conglomerate | $900.00M | — |
| 12 | Engro Fertilizers LimitedEFERT · PSX | Fertilisers | $750.00M | — |
| 13 | The Hub Power Company LimitedHUBC · PSX | Power Generation | $1.09B | — |
| 14 | Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim LimitedFFBL · PSX | Fertilisers | $320.00M | — |
| 15 | Allied Bank LimitedABL · PSX | Banking | $700.00M | — |
| 16 | Pakistan State Oil Company LimitedPSO · PSX | Oil Marketing & Distribution | $650.00M | — |
| 17 | DG Khan Cement Company LimitedDGKC · PSX | Cement | $480.00M | — |
| 18 | Pakistan Oilfields LimitedPOL · PSX | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | $600.00M | — |
| 19 | Nishat Mills LimitedNML · PSX | Textiles | $420.00M | — |
| 20 | Attock Petroleum LimitedAPL · PSX | Oil Marketing & Distribution | $390.00M | — |
In den USA gehandelte ETFs
In den USA notierte Fonds, die Zugang zu diesem Markt bieten – der einfachste Weg für viele US-Anleger.
| Ticker | ETF | Emittent | Anlagebereich | Kostenkennziffer% jährlich | Exposition% des Fonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAK | Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF | Global X (Mirae Asset) | Einzelnes Land | 0.76% | 90% |
| EMFM | Global X Next Emerging & Frontier ETF | Global X (Mirae Asset) | Breite Schwellenländer | 0.56% | 5% |
| FRN | Invesco Frontier Markets ETF | Invesco | Regional | 0.70% | 4% |
Lokale Börse & Zugang
| Börse | Pakistan Stock Exchange |
| Kürzel | PSX |
| Website | www.psx.com.pk |
| Währung | PKR |
Lokaler Brokerzugang
Foreign investors can access Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) listed securities through local brokerage firms registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and PSX. The PSX operates a Central Depository Company (CDC) for dematerialised securities. Foreign portfolio investment is permitted with funds repatriable subject to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations. International exposure can also be obtained via frontier/emerging-market ETFs or through Roshan Digital Accounts for eligible overseas Pakistanis. There are no US-listed Pakistan-dedicated ADRs of scale as of mid-2026.
Globale Broker mit Zugang zu ausländischen Märkten
- Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
- Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
- Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.
Nur zur Orientierung aufgeführt – keine Empfehlung. Verfügbare Märkte, Gebühren und Anmeldebedingungen variieren je nach Broker und Wohnsitzland.
Umzug & Aufenthalt
Investment-Visa / Residenzprogramm
Förderprogramme No formal investment-migration programme
Pakistan does not operate a formal golden visa or citizenship-by-investment programme analogous to those in the Gulf or Europe. The government has in the past offered Overseas Pakistani Investment Visa (OPIV) and facilitated Roshan Digital Accounts for diaspora investment, but no structured residency-by-investment pathway with a defined minimum investment threshold leading to permanent residency or citizenship has been formally enacted as of mid-2026.
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Zugang für ausländische Investoren
Pakistan does not have a formal residency- or citizenship-by-investment programme. Foreign nationals may obtain business visas, employment visas, and long-term multiple-entry visas. The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme allows overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals to invest in Pakistani assets, including government securities and listed equities, via a repatriable foreign-currency account. Standard immigration procedures apply for work and business residency permits.
In den USA notierte ADRs & Kreuznotierungen
Unternehmen aus diesem Land, deren Aktien auch in den USA gehandelt werden – investierbar über ein normales US-Brokerkonto.
| Unternehmen | US-Ticker | Lokaler Ticker | Hinweis |
|---|---|---|---|
| No major standalone Pakistan ADR programme currently active | — | As of mid-2026, there are no prominent US-listed ADRs or Level II/III ADR programmes for major Pakistani companies. Foreign investors seeking Pakistan equity exposure primarily use the Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF (PAK) or invest directly through PSX-registered brokers. Pakistan-based companies have not pursued large-scale US capital market listings. |