Pakistan's Power sector attracts highest net FDI of 71m in January

February 17, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s power sector attracted the highest net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $70.87 million in January 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Financial Business and Electrical Machinery sectors ranked second and third, recording net inflows of $60.54 million and $12.81 million, respectively, during the review month.

Conversely, the Mining & Quarrying sector posted the largest net outflow, as foreign investors withdrew $9.78 million.

During the ongoing fiscal period (7MFY25), the power sector remained the top recipient of FDI, attracting $541.79 million, compared with inflows of $890.32 million recorded in 7MFY24.

This was followed by the Financial Business sector, which secured net FDI of $462.05 million during the period, up from $432.42 million in the previous fiscal year.

The “Others” sector ranked third, receiving cumulative net inflows of $131.69 million, reflecting a 59.77% YoY increase from $82.43 million in the same period last year (SPLY).

On the downside, the Communications sector recorded the highest divestment, with its FDI balance standing at negative $418.93 million in 7MFY25, compared with negative $42.92 million in 7MFY24.

The Transport Equipment (Automobiles) sector reported the second-largest divestment, with net outflows of $53.79 million, improving from an outflow of $114.98 million in the same period last year.

Meanwhile, the Construction sector also experienced divestment of $21.51 million in 7MFY25, compared with withdrawals of $15.99 million in 7MFY24.

FDI inflows during January alone stood at $173.28 million.

On a cumulative basis, FDI during 7MFY25 amounted to $981.36 million, lower than $1.66 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.

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