FDI rises 66% in 7 months: Hafeez Shaikh

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Hafeez Shaikh has said that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country rose by 66 percent to $1.56 billion in July-January 2020 compared to the same period last year.

In his tweet, the advisor said in January 2020, the net FDI posted an increase of 52 percent to $223 million as compared to the FDI recorded in January 2019.

Foreign Direct Investment rises 66% to $1.56 billion in July-Jan 2020 compared to the same period last year.

In January 20, net FDI was $223 million, 52% higher than January 19.

— Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh (@a_hafeezshaikh) February 18, 2020