KARACHI, November 13, 2025: Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) continued its positive trajectory in October 2025, with the country receiving a total of $178.9 million in foreign investments, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This represents a 3.6% decrease compared to previous month. The FDI in September, according to revised SBP stats, stood at $185.6 million. FDI in October contained significant contributions from top sectors such as power, and financial business.
In the month of October, FDI was primarily driven by inflows into Pakistan’s energy, financial, and technological sectors. Among the top sectors for FDI, the power sector emerged as the biggest contributor with $52.8 million, largely driven by investments in thermal and hydel power plants. The financial business sector contributed $79.6 million, reflecting continued foreign confidence in Pakistan’s growing financial markets.
Top contributing countries to Pakistan’s FDI in October included China, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan and the Netherlands. With each country making substantial investments across different sectors. China remained the leading investor, particularly in the energy sector, contributing $38.2 million in FDI. The UAE followed with $36.2 million, while Hong Kong added $24.1 million in investments.
For the period from July to October 2025, Pakistan’s net FDI amounted to $747.7 million, with the power sector continuing to dominate the inflows. While global economic challenges persist, the country’s improving policy framework and growing sectors like energy, communications, and financial services have provided a favourable environment for foreign investors.
