$100 Billion Left Pakistan in 3–4 Years, Says Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

Islamabad (News Desk) — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that nearly $100 billion left Pakistan over the past three to four years, urging traders to bring back at least 30 percent of that money to the country.
Speaking at the Federation House in Karachi, the minister appealed to the business community, saying that if traders decide today, at least $10 billion could return before the budget.
He said that “Roshan Account” facilities already exist and encouraged overseas Pakistanis and investors to bring their funds back under these schemes before the budget cycle.
Naqvi stated that Pakistan offers some of the highest returns on investment globally and assured that the government is working to create a business-friendly environment. He added that proposals regarding business visas would soon be presented to the Prime Minister.
The interior minister also said that the government will make FIA processes more business-friendly and stressed that law enforcement actions would not unfairly target the entire business community due to the actions of a few individuals.
He reiterated that if anyone believes financial tracking is impossible, authorities could quickly uncover details through targeted investigations.
Naqvi further claimed that in the past three to four years, around $100 billion moved out of the country, adding that bringing even 20–30 percent of that money back could exceed $10 billion in inflows.
He emphasized that the government is not asking for all offshore money to be returned, but only a portion through structured investment channels to strengthen Pakistan’s economy.