Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan declined sharply by 51 percent during the first seven months of FY26, reflecting subdued investor confidence.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), net FDI stood at $694 million during July–January FY26, compared with $1.429 billion in the same period of FY25, a drop of $735 million.

Total inflows during the period reached $2.1 billion, while outflows were recorded at $1.1 billion. On a year-on-year basis, FDI in January 2026 fell 51 percent to $111 million, down from $226 million in January 2025. Portfolio investment also remained under pressure, posting a net outflow of $287 million, highlighting continued volatility in equity and debt markets.

Overall foreign investment, including FDI, portfolio flows, and public investment, fell 65 percent to $517 million.

Meanwhile, inflows under the Roshan Digital Account reached $11.923 billion since September 2020, with $216 million received in January 2026.