Foreign investors returned to $ 1.55 billion of profits and profits from Pakistan during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (fiscal year 25), which represents an increase of 104 % of 760 million dollars in the same period last year.
The sharp rise of 791 million dollars reflects the improved economic conditions and the investor’s confidence, according to the State Bank in Pakistan (SBP).
The return of the homeland from foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 110 % to $ 1.486 billion in July to September 25, compared to $ 705 million in the corresponding period of last year.
Meanwhile, external flows of foreign investment (FPI) reached $ 65 million, an increase of 55.5 million dollars.
On a monthly basis, foreign companies have transferred $ 233.3 million abroad in February 2025 as profits and profits. From this amount, $ 232.6 million was linked to foreign direct investment profits, while $ 0.7 million was attributed to FPI revenues.
Among the industries, the food sector recorded the highest output flows, returning to 291 million dollars during the month of July to September 25. The energy sector follows 233 million dollars, while financial companies have transferred $ 192 million.
Analysts attribute the increase to improving external accounts in Pakistan, which allowed foreign companies to further flexibility to transfer profits abroad.
They notice that the higher external flows indicate a gradual economic recovery, as companies regain confidence in the financial stability of Pakistan.
Last year, the government imposed temporary restrictions on re -profit to the homeland to manage foreign obligations and stabilize foreign exchange reserves. However, the latest data indicates the reduction of these restrictions, allowing foreign companies to transfer money without restrictions, normalizing signal policy and improving Forex liquidity.
