Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan recorded a 14 percent year-on-year increase during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY2024–25), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Between July and March, FDI inflows reached $1.644 billion, up from $1.442 billion during the corresponding period of FY2023–24—reflecting a net increase of $202 million. Total inflows during the period stood at $2.472 billion, while outflows were reported at $828 million.
China remained the largest contributor, accounting for 41 percent of the total FDI received. Chinese investments more than doubled, rising by 107 percent to $684.5 million in July–March FY25, compared to $330.3 million in the same period last year.
FDI from Hong Kong also saw an uptick, reaching $175.9 million, up from $153.8 million in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Also read: Textile exports increase 9.3% to $13.6 billion in July-March
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports posted a 9.38% increase during the first nine months (July–March) of the current fiscal year, reaching $13.6 billion, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
The PBS report further indicated that the country’s total exports for the July–March period of FY2024–25 stood at $24.72 billion (provisional), compared to $22.93 billion during the same period last year—reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.82%.
