China leads FDI in Pakistan with net inflow of $68m in September

October 20, 2025 (MLN): China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in September 2025, with a net direct investment of $68.22m, followed by Hong Kong and United Kingdom, which invested $35.86m and $30.01m, respectively, according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During 3MFY26, China remained the largest investor, followed by Hongkong and Switzerland with net FDI of $188.57m, $96m, and $55.21m respectively.

It is pertinent to note that the total FDI in 3MFY26 stood at $568.8m, down 34.21% YoY compared to FDI of $864.58m in 3MFY25.

China held the majority proportion (33.15%) of direct investments in the country during 3MFY26, however, investment from the respective country has declined substantially by 62.48% YoY when compared with the figure of $502.62m in 3MFY25.

Hongkong’s contribution in net FDI stood at $96m (16.88%) in the 3MFY26, down by 33.71% YoY compared to $144.82m in SPLY.

The third major investor during 3MFY26, Switzerland’s share was 9.71% with a direct investment of $55.21m, growing by 56.37% YoY.

Other major important investors were the United Kingdom, U.A.E and Others with a net FDI of $53.9m, $50.14m, and $39.85m respectively during 3MFY26.

The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which represents an investment in the equity market (both direct and indirect) during September stood at negative $546.72m.

On a cumulative basis, FPI showed an divestment of $633.28m during 3MFY26, against a investment of $132.42m in the SPLY.

The Luxembourg emerged as the biggest portfolio investor during the month, as it invested $4.1m during the month and $9.33m during 3MFY26.

The total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $361.1m.

On a cumulative basis, within 3MFY26, total foreign investment was reported at $64.49m as compared to foreign investment of $997m incurred in the corresponding period last year.

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