China leads FDI in Pakistan with net inflow of $27m in April

May, 16 2025 (MLN): China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in April 2025, with a net direct investment of $26.76m, followed by the United Kingdom and Hongkong which invested $23.38m and $21.36m respectively,according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During 10MFY25, China remained the largest investor, followed by United Kingdom and the Hongkong with net FDI of $711.28m, $209.65m, and $197.24m respectively.

It is pertinent to note that the total FDI in 10MFY25 stood at $1.78bn, down 2.82% YoY compared to FDI of $1.84bn in 10MFY24.

China held the majority proportion (39.85%) of direct investments in the country during 10MFY25, and investment from the respective country has increased substantially by 38.86% YoY when compared with the figure of $512.22m in 10MFY24.

United Kingdom’s contribution in net FDI stood at $209.65m (11.75%) in the 10MFY25, up by 5.6% YoY compared to $198.53m in SPLY.

The third major investor during 10MFY25, Hongkong’s share was 11.05% with a direct investment of $197.24m, growing by 12.41% YoY.

Other major important investors were the Switzerland, Others and U.A.E with a net FDI of $162.37m, $127.73m, and $101.62m respectively during 10MFY25.

The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which represents an investment in the equity market (both direct and indirect) during April stood at negative $233.17m.

On a cumulative basis, FPI showed an divestment of $575.52m during 10MFY25, against a divestment of $798.59m in the SPLY.

The United States emerged as the biggest portfolio investor during the month, as it invested $9.24m during the month and $102.76m during 10MFY25.

The total foreign investment in the review month clocked in at $92.41m.

On a cumulative basis, within 10MFY25, total foreign investment was reported at $1.21bn as compared to foreign investment of $1.04bn incurred in the corresponding period last year.

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