International association Andersen Global expands presence in Pakistan with ‘Bridge Factor’

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Updated 26 August 2025
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International association Andersen Global expands presence in Pakistan with ‘Bridge Factor’

  • Anderson Global is an international association of firms featuring tax, legal, and valuation professionals
  • Bridge Factor firm’s expertise spans power, sustainable energy, banking, finance and infrastructure sectors

SAN FRANCISCO: Andersen Global has added transaction advisory capabilities in Central Asia through a collaboration agreement with Bridge Factor, headquartered in Pakistan.

Bridge Factor is a financial advisory firm specializing in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, restructuring, and valuation. Operating for more than two decades, the firm’s sector expertise spans power and sustainable energy, banking and finance, infrastructure, telecom, transportation, and manufacturing, serving a client base of investors, multinationals, and government entities across Pakistan, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

“We work with purpose and precision to deliver clear, actionable results in complex financial environments,” said Akbar Bilgrami, CEO of Bridge Factor. 

“Our team has built a reputation for excellence by guiding clients through some of the most challenging and transformative financial transactions. Our collaboration with Andersen Global marks a significant milestone in our journey, expanding our reach and enhancing our ability to support clients navigating high stakes.”

“Expanding our transactional capabilities is a priority as we continue to build a seamless, integrated platform that delivers best-in-class advisory services to clients worldwide,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen.

 “Bridge Factor brings the deep experience, discipline, and market relationships essential to navigating the complex financial landscapes of the region. Their exceptional track record in executing high-value corporate finance engagements, combined with their sectoral expertise, enhances our ability to deliver strategic solutions to clients.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. 

Established in 2013 by US member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.


Pakistan invites Saudi investment in motorway project on sidelines of OIC meeting

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Pakistan invites Saudi investment in motorway project on sidelines of OIC meeting

  • Proposed M-10 motorway to link Karachi Port with Hyderabad, says official statement
  • Pakistani and Saudi ministers meet in Istanbul, discuss maritime links, connectivity

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to invest in a proposed motorway linking Karachi Port to Hyderabad, according to an official statement issued on Saturday following talks between the two countries on the sidelines of an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Istanbul.

The meeting between Pakistan’s Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Saudi Minister for Transport and Logistics Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser took place during the OIC gathering, where member states discussed transport integration, logistics and regional trade connectivity.

“During the discussions, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan formally invited the Saudi Government to invest in the M-10 Motorway, featuring a new alignment from Karachi Port to Hyderabad,” the statement said.

“He emphasized that Pakistan is keen on fostering Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) with Saudi Arabia to modernize its transport sector,” it added.

The statement said the discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in transport, maritime affairs and regional connectivity, with Islamabad seeking to strengthen trade corridors and upgrade port-linked infrastructure.

Al-Jasser expressed interest in modernizing Pakistan’s communications sector and highlighted the importance of digitalization and road surveillance systems, the statement said, adding that both sides also discussed expanding flight operations between the two countries.

The talks were held amid Pakistan’s push for greater international investment.

The country seeks to position itself as a transregional trade hub and it is working to strengthen its supporting infrastructure, including its southern seaports and road and rail network for the efficient movement of goods.