Pakistan records FDI of $214m in Feb 2026

March 16, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) of $213.5 million in February, marking a rise from $132.7m in the same period last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Cumulatively in 8MFY26, the country fetched a FDI of $1,194.9m against the $1,793.4m attracted in the same period last fiscal year.

Within the direct investments in the review month, there was an inflow of $330.5m, up by 25.9% YoY, while the outflow stood at $117m, down by 9.86% YoY.

Concerning portfolio investment under FDI, an outflow of $78.0m was witnessed through equity securities as compared to an outflow of $21.6m in February 2025.

The foreign private investment into the country amounted to $135.5m in February 2026, as compared to private investment worth $111.1m recorded in February 2025.

Meanwhile, with respect to foreign public investment, an inflow of $51.2m was witnessed during the review month through debt securities, as against an outflow of $12.4m in February 2025.

The largest contributors to the FDI in this month were China, Hong Kong and Switzerland. Sector wise, Power sector and Financial Businesses secured the most FDI in Feb-26.

Accordingly, the total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $186.7m, compared to an investment of $98.8m in February 2025.

On a cumulative basis, within 8MFY26, the total foreign investment stood at $704.1m as compared to $1,582.4m reported in the corresponding period last year.

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