KARACHI: Pakistan is witnessing a steady rise in investor confidence, largely credited to the effective facilitation and policies of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). These efforts have played a key role in improving the country’s environment for foreign investment.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), foreign direct investment climbed to 178.9 million dollars in October 2025, up from 145.9 million dollars in the same month last year. Overall foreign investment reached 273.7 million dollars, marking a 34 percent increase compared to the previous year.
During the first four months of the ongoing financial year, foreign investment amounted to 747.7 million dollars, reflecting continued positive momentum.
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The State Bank reported that China, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong were the leading contributors to foreign investment in October 2025. China topped the list with direct investment worth 238 million dollars in Pakistan.
The figures indicate that Pakistan’s economy is on a path of stable and positive growth. Rising foreign investment also highlights increasing global confidence in the country.
Officials say the SIFC’s efforts have opened up new avenues for business and economic expansion, contributing significantly to the upward trend in foreign investment.
In October, the World Bank (WB) releasing its report on Pakistan Development Update had noted that the country’s economy grew 3 percent in the Fiscal year ending June 2025 up from 2.6 percent the previous year.
Despite challenges, the report had expressed optimism that consistent policy discipline and targeted reforms can restore growth momentum and place Pakistan on a more sustainable development path.
The WB, however, had urged Pakistan to stay the course on structural reforms to ensure long-term resilience. It called for deeper trade integration, digital and energy infrastructure expansion, and stronger social protection systems to buffer future shocks.
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