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China led Pakistan’s FDI in early 2026, but net investment fell due to outflows and declining portfolio investment.
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.
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.
Negative portfolio investment of $600.6 million brought total foreign investment to $207.4 million.
December 2025 saw a net FDI outflow of $134.7 million.
Hong Kong SAR, the UAE, and Switzerland were also major investors.
The energy and financial sectors attracted the most investment.
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.
China lideró la inversión extranjera directa de Pakistán a principios de 2026, pero la inversión neta cayó debido a las salidas y la disminución de la inversión de cartera.