Foreign Investor Profit Repatriation Surges 10 Percent to $1.73 Billion
SBP data shows foreign firms repatriated $1.73 billion in profits during 8MFY26, with the power and financial sectors leading outflows to the UK and China.
Pakistan FDI Inflows Decline 33 Percent in 8MFY26 Despite February Recovery
State Bank of Pakistan reports a 33.51 percent drop in Foreign Direct Investment for July-February FY26, as portfolio outflows and private investment slow.
Pakistan FDI Rises to $213 Million in February Despite Cumulative Fiscal Year Decline
Pakistan records a YoY increase in Foreign Direct Investment for February 2026, led by China and Switzerland, though 8MFY26 totals show a 33% decline.
Pakistan External Sector Trends February 2026 Current Account Surplus and IT Export Growth
Pakistan recorded a $427 million current account surplus in February 2026 as IT services exports surged by nearly 20 percent and remittances hit $26.5 billion.
Pakistan May Seek IMF Approval to Cut Business Taxes to Boost Investment
Arif Habib says Pakistan is likely to approach the IMF to reduce high business tax rates, create fiscal space, and attract local and foreign investment under the ongoing EFF programme.
Pakistan Sees 762,000 Citizens Migrate Abroad in 2025, Remittances Support Economy
Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025, with remittances reaching $19.7 billion, becoming the largest source of foreign inflows and helping stabilize Pakistan’s economy amid declining FDI and exports.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.56bn from Pakistan in 6MFY26 as Outflows Rise 27%
Foreign investors repatriated $1.56bn in profits and dividends from Pakistan during 6MFY26, up 27.16% YoY, led by the financial and power sectors, according to SBP data.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Discuss Economic Partnership and Investment Opportunities at WEF 2026
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan at WEF 2026 to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, investment cooperation, and ongoing reforms.
Pakistan Stock Market Ends Week Lower Amid Profit-Taking, Tariff Uncertainty, and Weak Earnings
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a cautious note as the KSE-100 Index slipped 502 points or 0.31% week-on-week, weighed down by profit-taking, regulatory uncertainty following NEPRA’s tariff revisions, and weak corporate earnings. Despite the decline, strong treasury performance and a current account surplus provided some macroeconomic stability.
Pakistan Greenlights UAE-Backed Bid for First Women Bank Limited Privatization, Boosting Foreign Investment Confidence
Pakistan has approved a UAE-backed bid for the privatization of First Women Bank Limited, marking a major step in its economic reform and privatization agenda to attract foreign investment and strengthen investor confidence.