China leads FDI in Pakistan with $98.1m net inflow in Jan,, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
China became the largest investor in Pakistan in January 2025, with a net direct investment of $98.1 million. It was followed by Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, which contributed $20.39 million and $18.11 million, respectively, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
During the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025 (7MFY25), China maintained its position as the top investor, followed by Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with net foreign direct investments (FDI) of $633.61 million, $154.71 million, and $148.19 million, respectively.
Total FDI during 7MFY25 reached $1.52 billion, marking a 56.17% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to $975.62 million recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year (6MFY24).
China accounted for the largest share (41.59%) of direct investments in Pakistan during 7MFY25. Its investments surged by 340.05% YoY, rising from $143.99 million in 6MFY24 to the current level.
Hong Kong’s net FDI during 7MFY25 stood at $154.71 million, representing 10.15% of total investments. This marked a 27.68% YoY increase compared to $121.16 million in the same period last year.
The United Kingdom ranked as the third-largest investor during 7MFY25, with a share of 9.73% and direct investment of $148.19 million, reflecting a 7.58% YoY growth.
Other key investors included Switzerland, “Others,” and France, which contributed net FDIs of $115.74 million, $91.08 million, and $82.13 million, respectively, during 7MFY25.
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), which includes direct and indirect investments in the equity market, recorded a negative $95.21 million in January.
On a cumulative basis, FPI saw a divestment of $176.99 million during 7MFY25, in contrast to an investment of $96.52 million during the same period last year.
Luxembourg emerged as the leading portfolio investor in January, contributing $5.21 million, while its total investment during 6MFY25 stood at $0.98 million.
Total foreign investment in January amounted to $99.2 million. On a cumulative basis, foreign investment in 7MFY25 reached $1.35 billion, surpassing the $1.07 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
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