Pakistan recorded a net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $194 million in January 2025, reflecting a 15% increase compared to $170 million in December 2024, according to official data.
FDI inflows in January 2025 stood at $239 million, slightly lower by 2% compared to $244 million in December 2024. However, outflows in January 2025 dropped significantly to $45 million, marking a 40% decline from $74 million in December 2024.
For the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025 (7MFY25), net FDI inflows surged by 56% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.52 billion, compared to $976 million during the same period in FY24.
China emerged as the largest contributor to FDI during 7MFY25, with inflows of $634 million. Hong Kong followed with $155 million, the United Kingdom contributed $148 million, Switzerland accounted for $116 million, and France posted inflows of $82 million during the period under review.
The power sector attracted the highest FDI during 7MFY25, receiving $551 million. This was followed by financial businesses with $414 million, oil and gas exploration with $187 million, and electronics with $105 million.
