The federal government has acknowledged a significant decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), reporting a 22 per cent decrease during the July–February period of the current fiscal year.
The figures were presented in the National Assembly in a written reply detailing the country’s investment inflows.
According to the data, FDI fell from $3,088 million in the same period last year to $2,409 million this fiscal year, marking a substantial reduction in foreign capital inflows.
The government attributed the decline to multiple external factors, including regional conflicts, heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, and the recent conflict involving the United States and Iran.
Officials indicated that the prevailing geopolitical uncertainty has negatively impacted investor confidence, contributing to the slowdown in foreign investment during the period under review.
