China leads FDI in Pakistan with net inflow of around $82m in November

December 17, 2025 (MLN): China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in November 2025, with a net direct investment of $81.64m, followed by Hong Kong and Switzerland, which invested $23.26m and $16.77m, respectively, according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During 5MFY26, China remained the largest investor, followed by Hongkong and the U.A.E. with net FDI of $308.38m, $143.32m, and $100.8m, respectively.

It is pertinent to note that the total FDI in 5MFY26 stood at $927.43m, down 25.35% YoY compared to FDI of $1.24bn in 5MFY25.

China held the majority proportion (33.25%) of direct investments in the country during 5MFY26; however, investment from the respective country has declined substantially by 51.07% YoY when compared with the figure of $630.26m in 5MFY25.

Hongkong’s contribution in net FDI stood at $143.32m (15.45%) in the 5MFY26, down by 28.54% YoY compared to $200.55m in SPLY.

The third major investor during 5MFY26, U.A.E.’s share was 10.87% with a direct investment of $100.8m, declining by 26.33% YoY.

Other major important investors were Switzerland, Others and the United Kingdom with a net FDI of $89.4m, $70.45m, and $55.59m, respectively, during 5MFY26.

The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which represents an investment in the equity market (both direct and indirect) during November, stood at a negative $75.26m.

On a cumulative basis, FPI showed a divestment of $613.76m during 5MFY26, against an investment of $148.69m in the SPLY.

Saudi Arabia emerged as the biggest portfolio investor during the month, as it invested $0.08m during the month and $0.25m during 5MFY26.

The total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $104.44m.

On a cumulative basis, within 5MFY26, total foreign investment was reported at $313.66m as compared to foreign investment of $1.39bn incurred in the corresponding period last year.

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