China leads FDI in Pakistan with net inflow of $61m in April

May, 18 2026 (MLN): China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in April 2026, with a net direct investment of $61m, followed by the Hongkong and U.A.E which invested $27.6m and $25m respectively,according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During 10MFY26, China remained the largest investor, followed by Hongkong and the Switzerland with net FDI of $739.6m, $281.3m, and $169.9m respectively.

It is pertinent to note that the total FDI in 10MFY26 stood at $1.41bn, down 30.78% YoY compared to FDI of $2.04bn in 10MFY25.

China held the majority proportion (52.49%) of direct investments in the country during 10MFY26, however, investment from the respective country has declined substantially by 28.95% YoY when compared with the figure of $1.04bn in 10MFY25.

Hongkong’s contribution in net FDI stood at $281.3m (19.96%) in the 10MFY26, down by 28.15% YoY compared to $391.5m in SPLY.

The third major investor during 10MFY26, Switzerland’s share was 12.06% with a direct investment of $169.9m, growing by 26.41% YoY.

Other major important investors were the U.A.E, Others and United Kingdom with a net FDI of $168.9m, $101m, and $98.7m respectively during 10MFY26.

The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which represents an investment in the equity market (both direct and indirect) during April stood at negative $433.5m.

On a cumulative basis, FPI showed an divestment of $1.38bn during 10MFY26, against a divestment of $575.3m in the SPLY.

The United Kingdom emerged as the biggest portfolio investor during the month, as it invested $13.9m during the month and $16.1m during 10MFY26.

The total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $379m.

On a cumulative basis, within 10MFY26, total foreign investment was reported at $31.7m as compared to foreign investment of $1.46bn incurred in the corresponding period last year.

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