Pakistan Attracts $178.9M FDI in October, Jul-Oct Reaches $748M

KARACHI, Nov 13: Pakistan’s foreign direct investment stayed firmly in the green in October 2025, pulling in $178.9 million despite a mild 3.6% dip from September’s revised $185.6 million, per fresh State Bank of Pakistan data.

Power and financial business led the charge: power sector raked in $52.8 million (thermal + hydel), while financial business delivered a massive $79.6 million, signaling rock-solid foreign faith in Pakistan’s financial markets.

China reigned supreme with $38.2 million (mostly energy), followed by UAE ($36.2M), Hong Kong ($24.1M), Japan, and the Netherlands.

July–October FY26 cumulative net FDI hit $747.7 million, with power still wearing the crown. Amid global headwinds, Pakistan’s sharpened policies and booming energy, telecom, and finance sectors keep foreign money flowing.