Pakistan Sees $1.42 Billion Repatriated by Foreign Investors in 5MFY26, Up 24% Year-on-Year
Repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors from Pakistan rose 24.46% YoY to $1.42 billion in the first five months of FY26, with China, the UK, and the Netherlands leading in outflows, according to SBP data.
Kuwait Signals Expansion of Investments in Pakistan’s Energy and Infrastructure Sectors
Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, trade, and investment, with the Kuwait Investment Authority expressing interest in expanding its investment portfolio in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Accounts Reach $11.49B; November Inflows at $181 Million
Roshan Digital Accounts cumulative inflows hit $11.49 billion with $181 million added in November 2025. SBP reports net repatriable liability of $2.188 billion and 9,572 new accounts opened.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Praises Standard Chartered’s Role in Pakistan’s EFF and Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has lauded Standard Chartered Bank for its continued support to Pakistan’s economic stabilization and reform efforts, particularly during the IMF Extended Fund Facility negotiations and implementation.
Pakistan faces worsening investment climate as T-bill outflows surge 54 percent in November
Pakistan’s foreign investment climate deteriorated in November as T-bill outflows rose 54 percent, reflecting weak confidence despite high yields, falling FDI, and ongoing security and regional tensions.
MNC Exits and Digital Transformation Signal Turning Point for Pakistan’s Business Environment
ICMAP report highlights multinational exits, rising costs, and regulatory challenges in Pakistan while pointing to digital and asset-light models as new paths for competitiveness.
Pakistan Advances Investment and Regional Connectivity Through BOI–PREF Engagement
Pakistan’s Board of Investment engages with the Pakistan Regional Economic Forum to strengthen investment opportunities, enhance public-private partnerships, and improve regional connectivity across strategic sectors including energy and infrastructure.
Pakistan’s External Sector Strengthens as Trade Activity and Remittance Inflows Gain Momentum
Pakistan’s external sector shows rising trade volumes and strong remittance inflows during Jul–Oct FY2026, despite a widening current account deficit driven by higher imports. Export gains, expanding IT services, and growing foreign exchange reserves signal improving external activity.
SECP Reports Strong Surge in Business Confidence as Company Registrations Accelerate Across Pakistan
SECP data shows Pakistan registered 14,802 new companies in the first four months of FY26, reflecting rising business confidence, growing foreign participation, and strengthened investment activity under SIFC’s strategic guidance.
Pakistan’s Financial Business Sector Leads October FDI with Nearly $80 Million Inflows
Pakistan records strong foreign investment momentum in October 2025, with the financial business sector attracting the highest net FDI while key sectors show mixed inflows and divestments across the first four months of FY26.