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Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company was formed in 1979 as an equal-share joint venture between the Government of Pakistan and the Kuwait Investment Authority.
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company was formed in 1979 as an equal-share joint venture between the Government of Pakistan and the Kuwait Investment Authority. It conducts investment and development banking with emphasis on infrastructure project finance. The firm allocates across private equity, public equities, and direct holdings. Confirmed positions include a 67.5 percent ownership of Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited and a 29.91 percent stake in Meezan Bank Limited. It also sits on the boards of National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited and ISE Towers REIT Management Company Limited. Activity remains confined to Pakistan. Assets under management stand at 11,960 million USD per the Altss record. The firm maintains a representative office in Lahore and sponsors industry events including the IFN Pakistan Forum in October 2025. It channels support to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, The Citizens Foundation, and The Indus Hospital. Governance rests with two sovereign shareholders that each appoint directors. This structure channels capital through a single bilateral vehicle rather than separate national funds.
General information
Firm type
Government / Public Body
Year founded
1979
AUM
11960 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Pakistan
City
Karachi
Corporate office
Finance & Trade Centre, 4th Floor Block - C, Shahrah-e-Faisal
Additional offices
Lahore, Pakistan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who are the shareholders of Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company?
The firm is owned equally by the Government of Pakistan through the State Bank of Pakistan and the Government of Kuwait through the Kuwait Investment Authority.
What asset classes does Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company deploy into?
Allocations include private equity, listed equities, government securities, and direct ownership of operating companies in financial services and infrastructure.
Does Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company make fund commitments or direct investments?
The firm executes direct investments and holds board seats in portfolio companies including Raqami Islamic Digital Bank and Meezan Bank.
What is the geographic focus of Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company?
All investments and operations are located in Pakistan.
How does Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company structure its philanthropic activity?
Support flows to three named Pakistani institutions: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, The Citizens Foundation, and The Indus Hospital.
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