Fixed fees, agreed before work begins
Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee after a free scoping call. The fee reflects scope, timeline and the specialists involved, in US dollars for clients abroad and Pakistani rupees for clients in Pakistan.
Investor Support
| Investor Support |
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| Investment Due DiligenceIndependent due diligence on the sector, regulatory position and operating environment behind an investment in Pakistan. |
| Market Entry Strategy & RoadmapsA sourced roadmap for entering Pakistan: market, entry options, authorities, registrations and the order to do things in. |
| Registration, Licensing & Approvals GuidanceStep-by-step guidance through company registration, tax registration, sector licences and approvals in Pakistan. |
| Expert ConsultationsOne-to-one consultations with Pakistani specialists selected for your question: former officials, sector practitioners and researchers. |
| Investment Facilitation & Agency LiaisonIntroductions to Pakistan's official investment facilitation bodies, preparation for meetings you request, and follow-up through official channels. |
| Local Representation & Ongoing SupportA dedicated point of contact in Pakistan: monitoring, research on request, coordination and on-the-ground support while you build your presence. |
Three research formats
Research Brief
A focused answer to one defined question.
- Length
- 5 to 10 pages
- Timeline
- 5 to 7 working days
- One defined research question
- Sourced findings with a reference list
- Executive summary
- One round of revisions
- Delivered as PDF and Word
A regulatory snapshot, a short market scan, a background note for a proposal, or a rapid literature scan.
Request this serviceResearch Study
A full report on a broader question or a set of related questions.
- Length
- 20 to 40 pages
- Timeline
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Agreed research framework before work begins
- Primary-source review across federal and provincial records
- Tables, comparisons and source index
- Two rounds of revisions
- Optional presentation of findings by video call
A market or sector study, a regulatory landscape report, a full literature review, or a situation analysis.
Request this serviceResearch Retainer
Ongoing research support on agreed topics.
- Length
- Agreed monthly output
- Timeline
- Minimum three months
- Monthly policy and market monitoring brief
- Research requests within an agreed monthly allowance
- A named lead researcher
- Priority turnaround on urgent questions
- Can be paused or ended with 30 days notice
Teams that need a standing research desk in Pakistan without hiring one.
Request this serviceResearch, ESG and training
Feasibility, ESG and training
Feasibility studies, ESG and sustainability advisory, research and policy training, and expert consultations, each scoped to your project and quoted as a fixed fee.
See the servicesNot sure what you need?
Describe the problem in a few lines and we will suggest the right approach and a fixed fee. Proposals are free and without obligation.
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Which currency applies to my organisation?
Fees in US dollars apply to organisations based outside Pakistan. Fees in Pakistani rupees apply to organisations based in Pakistan.
How is the fee set?
Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee in a written proposal after scoping, and the fee does not change unless the scope changes in writing.
How is payment made?
Engagements are invoiced by the Pakistan Institute for Vision Research and Action. Reports and studies are typically invoiced 50 percent on signing and 50 percent on delivery. Monthly services are invoiced in advance. Payment is by bank transfer only.
Is the first consultation charged?
No. The first conversation, scoping and the written quote are free and carry no obligation.
What about feasibility studies, ESG work and training?
Feasibility studies, ESG advisory and training are scoped to the project and quoted individually, with a fixed fee in writing. See Services.
Do you offer rates for non-profits?
Registered non-profits and university teams in Pakistan may ask about reduced research fees at the inquiry stage. Any reduction is stated in the written quote.
Request a fixed quote
Send a short outline of your organisation, your question and your timeline. We reply within two business days with questions or a fixed quote. The first conversation is free and confidential.