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flag China led Pakistan’s FDI in early 2026, but net investment fell due to outflows and declining portfolio investment.

flag China was Pakistan’s top source of foreign direct investment in the first half of fiscal year 2026, contributing $422.9 million in net FDI, over half of Pakistan’s total net FDI of $808.1 million. flag Gross FDI inflows totaled $1.81 billion, but outflows of $1.01 billion led to a 43.2% drop in net FDI compared to the same period in FY2025. flag Negative portfolio investment of $600.6 million brought total foreign investment to $207.4 million. flag December 2025 saw a net FDI outflow of $134.7 million. flag Hong Kong SAR, the UAE, and Switzerland were also major investors. flag The energy and financial sectors attracted the most investment. flag Despite improved investor sentiment—73% of foreign firms now see Pakistan as viable for investment—challenges like regulatory unpredictability, rising costs, and political instability persist.

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