China tops FDI chart in Pakistan with $862m in FY26

July 17, 2026 (MLN): China remained the largest investor in Pakistan during FY26, with net direct investment of $862m, followed by Hongkong and the U.A.E with net FDI of $339.4m and $235.9m respectively, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

China held a 52.66% share of total direct investment in the country during the period, though the figure declined 28.45% YoY compared to $1.2 bn in FY25.

Hongkong's contribution stood at $339.4m (20.74%) in FY26, down 27.79% YoY from $470m in SPLY, while the U.A.E's share was 14.41% with direct investment of $235.9m, a decline of 19.84% YoY.

Other major investors during FY26 included Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Others, with net FDI of $204.7m, $131.9m, and $116.2m respectively.

Total FDI in FY26 stood at $1.64 bn, down 33.93% YoY compared to $2.48 bn in FY25.

In June 2026 alone, China remained the largest investor with net direct investment of $43m, followed by Hongkong and United Kingdom, which invested $31m and $18.4m respectively.

On the portfolio side, Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) recorded a cumulative divestment of $1.19 bn in FY26, against a divestment of $730.8m in SPLY. In June, FPI stood at negative $40.5m.

Others emerged as the biggest portfolio investor, contributing $121.6m during FY26 and $5.4m in the review month.

Total foreign investment in FY26 was reported at $450.6m, compared to $1.75 bn in the corresponding period last year, while total foreign investment in June alone clocked in at $27m.

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