Pakistan records FDI of $173m in January

February 17, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) of $173.28 million in January, marking a decline from $235.84 million in the same period last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Cumulatively in 7MFY26, the country fetched a FDI of $981.36m against the $1.66bn attracted in the Same Period Last fiscal year.

Within the direct investments in the review month, there was an inflow of $265.52m, down by 19.94% YoY, while the outflow $92.24m, down by over 3.74% YoY.

Concerning portfolio investment under FDI, an outflow of $62.44m was witnessed through equity securities as compared to an outflow of $10.14m in January 2025.

The foreign private investment into the country amounted to $110.84m in January 2026, as compared to private investment worth $225.7m recorded in January 2025.

Meanwhile, with respect to foreign public investment, an inflow of $199.16m was witnessed during the review month through equity securities.

Accordingly, the total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $310m, compared to an investment of $140.63 m in January 2025.

On a cumulative basis, within 7MFY26, the total foreign stood at $517.43m as compared to foreign of $1.48bn reported in the corresponding period last year.

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