Pakistan’s corporate sector recorded strong growth in March 2026 as 2,993 new companies were registered, reflecting rising investor confidence and expanding foreign participation.
According to data released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, this represents an 11% increase compared to the same month last year. The total number of registered companies has now reached 290,041.
The newly incorporated firms reported a combined paid-up capital of Rs2.80 billion, indicating continued investment activity across multiple sectors.
Foreign investment also remained strong during the month. A total of 58 newly registered companies included foreign capital, showing sustained international interest in Pakistan’s economy.
China emerged as the largest foreign investor, with 28 companies registering Chinese capital. This placed it well ahead of other countries in terms of new business participation.
Other contributions included Afghanistan with seven companies, the United Kingdom with four, and Russia, Norway, Germany, and the British Virgin Islands with two companies each. Additional single-company investments also came from countries such as the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Sector-wise, Information Technology and e-commerce led new registrations with 606 companies. The trading sector followed with 542 firms, while services recorded 366 registrations.
Real estate and construction added 264 new companies. Meanwhile, tourism and transport contributed 153 firms, followed by food and beverages with 149 and education with 112.
The textile sector also saw 65 new companies registered, highlighting broad-based growth across Pakistan’s economy.
Officials noted that the overall trend reflects diversification in business activity and increasing participation from both domestic and foreign investors.
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