Pakistan’s economy is slowly rebuilding trust with the international community, and the signs are starting to show. This week, Andersen Global, one of the world’s largest advisory networks, announced its entry into Pakistan through a partnership with Bridge Factor. Earlier this year, global funds, including BlackRock, also returned to the country’s stock market after a record rally. Together, these moves highlight a change in how international firms view Pakistan.
Andersen Global, which has a presence in more than 500 locations worldwide, has teamed up with Karachi-based Bridge Factor. The Pakistani firm has been operating for over twenty years and advises on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, project finance and restructuring. Its clients include multinationals, investors, and government organisations.
Bridge Factor has worked across sectors such as power, sustainable energy, infrastructure, banking, and telecom. Speaking about the collaboration, CEO Akbar Bilgrami said the agreement marked a milestone for the firm as it looks to support clients in complex financial environments. Mark Vorsatz, Global Chairman of Andersen, added that Bridge Factor’s expertise in local markets would strengthen Andersen’s wider platform, as reported by Arab News.
For Pakistan, the message is clear: major global advisory firms are beginning to see value in being on the ground.
The advisory move comes alongside renewed activity in Pakistan’s financial markets. According to Bloomberg, the Pakistan Stock Exchange surged by 84% in 2024, making it one of the best-performing markets in the world. The rally caught the attention of international asset managers.
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, reallocated about 5% of its Frontiers Investment Trust portfolio to Pakistani equities in December, its first investment in almost two years. Other firms such as Eaton Vance, Legal & General, and Evli also boosted exposure. Analysts expect the market could rise another 40% in 2025, helped by stronger earnings and improving stability.
When a global advisory network expands and some of the largest asset managers start buying again, the underlying signal is confidence. It is confidence in local expertise, in the ability to structure large projects, and in the future of Pakistan’s financial markets.
The impact goes beyond finance. Sectors like energy, infrastructure, and real estate all stand to gain when capital flows increase and deal-making expertise improves.
As advisory giants, institutional investors, and multinational companies re-engage with the country, the signal is clear: Pakistan is once again on the map for global capital and expertise. For those watching emerging markets, it is a moment worth noting.
At One Homes, we see these signals as part of a wider shift: global institutions are recognising the value of Pakistan’s long-term story. As international confidence grows, so too does the case for carefully curated, investment-grade real estate, built to global standards, with overseas investors at its heart.