Pakistan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased 20 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $720 million during the first quarter of FY26-27, compared with $600 million in the corresponding period last year, it was reported on Tuesday.
According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data in September 2026, net FDI stood at $219 million, up 18% from $186 million in the same month last year.
However, investment declined 31% month-on-month (MoM) from $316 million recorded in August.
Country-wise data showed that Canada remained the largest source of net FDI during July-September FY27, contributing $229 million, compared with $225 million in the corresponding period of FY26, an increase of 2%.
China followed with $197 million, reflecting a 63% increase from $121 million in the same period last year.
Investment from the United Arab Emirates rose to $55 million from $20 million, while inflows from Hong Kong declined 25% to $26 million from $34 million.
Other countries collectively contributed $213 million during the quarter, compared with $200 million a year earlier, an increase of 6%.
Sector-wise, financial businesses attracted the highest net FDI during the first three months of FY27, receiving $191 million, up 39% from $138 million in the corresponding period last year.
Investment in the trade sector rose to $116 million from $2 million a year earlier, while mining and quarrying attracted $103 million, down 48% from $198 million.
Other sectors collectively received $171 million, compared with $156 million in the same period last year, an increase of 9%.
During September alone, Canada contributed $85 million in net FDI, followed by China with $44 million and the UAE with $7 million.
Investment from Hong Kong stood at $2 million, while other countries contributed $82 million.
