China tops FDI in Pakistan with over $38m net inflow in October

November 17, 2025 (MLN): China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in October 2025, with a net direct investment of $38.18m, followed by the U.A.E. and Hong Kong, which invested $36.19m and $24.06m, respectively, according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During 4MFY26, China remained the largest investor, followed by Hong Kong and the U.A.E. with net FDI of $226.74m, $120.05m, and $86.34m, respectively.

It is pertinent to note that the total FDI in 4MFY26 stood at $747.73m, down 26% YoY compared to FDI of $1.01bn in 4MFY25.

China held the majority proportion (30.32%) of direct investments in the country during 4MFY26; however, investment from the respective country has declined substantially by 58.35% YoY when compared with the figure of $544.45m in 4MFY25.

Hong Kong’s contribution in net FDI stood at $120.05m (16.06%) in the 4MFY26, down by 27.32% YoY compared to $165.18m in SPLY.

The third major investor during 4MFY26, U.A.E.’s share was 11.55% with a direct investment of $86.34m, declining by 20.09% YoY.

Other major important investors were Switzerland, United Kingdom and Others with a net FDI of $72.63m, $61.21m, and $55.01m, respectively, during 4MFY26.

The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which represents an investment in the equity market (both direct and indirect) during October, stood at positive $94.78m.

On a cumulative basis, FPI showed a divestment of $538.5m during 4MFY26, against an investment of $185.71m in the SPLY.

The Others emerged as the biggest portfolio investor during the month, as it invested $2.83m during the month and $16.14m during 4MFY26.

The total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $273.71m.

On a cumulative basis, within 4MFY26, total foreign investment was reported at $209.23m as compared to foreign investment of $1.2bn incurred in the corresponding period last year.

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