Foreign investors repatriated $102.4 million in profits and dividends during March 2026, bringing total outflows to $1.778 billion in the first nine months of FY26, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Although repatriation in March declined by 35.1% compared to the same month last year, it surged sharply by 110.3% on a month-on-month basis.
Overall, profit and dividend outflows during July–March FY26 increased by around 3.4% compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, reflecting continued pressure on foreign exchange outflows.
SBP figures show that foreign companies transferred $1.778 billion abroad during the nine-month period, up from $1.719 billion a year earlier—an increase of nearly $60 million.
Sector-wise data indicates that the power sector led the rise in repatriated earnings, sending $427.5 million abroad, up 30% from $327.9 million in the same period last year.
The financial sector ranked second, with outflows rising to around $405 million. Other sectors contributing to foreign repatriation included oil and gas exploration, cement, and beverages, though trends varied across industries.
