Pakistan's Communications sector records highest FDI divestment of $456m in FY26

July 17, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's Communications sector witnessed the highest divestment among all sectors in FY26, as foreign investors pulled out a net $456.1m, compared to a net outflow of $70.3m in the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Transport Equipment (Automobiles) sector ranked second in terms of divestment, recording a net outflow of $116.8m during the period, against an outflow of $152m in the corresponding period last year (SPLY).

The Food sector also faced divestment worth $102.1m in FY26, a sharp reversal from FY25, when the sector had received net FDI of $45m.

On the other hand, the Power sector attracted the highest net FDI among all sectors, with inflows of $958.3m during FY26, though this was lower than the $1.18 bn recorded in FY25.

The Financial Business sector followed, drawing net FDI of $805.5m in the review period, up from $702.6m in SPLY.

The Electrical Machinery sector ranked third among top recipients, with cumulative net inflows of $146.3m, down 16.97pc YoY from $176.2m in SPLY.

On a cumulative basis, overall FDI in the country fell to $1.64 bn in FY26, compared to $2.48 bn in the corresponding period last year.

Separately, FDI in June alone stood at $13.5m, with the Food sector recording the highest monthly outflow at $163.7m, followed by Electronics ($35.2m) and Mining & Quarrying ($11.2m).

The Financial Business sector saw the biggest monthly inflow, attracting $87m from foreign investors.

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