FDI Growth in Pakistan Up Nearly 20%, Led by Few Investors

FDI growth in Pakistan picked up in 1QFY27, with net inflows up nearly 20 percent, but Canada and China supplied about 60 percent of the total.

Net FDI rose nearly 20% year-on-year to $719.7 million in 1QFY27.

Gross inflows were $968 million and outflows $248 million, leaving the net figure.

Canada and China together supplied almost 60% of net FDI.

Financial businesses drew about $191 million and power $139.4 million, while energy costs and taxation still deter investors.

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