Karachi, October 21, 2025 — Foreign investors have repatriated $752 million in profits and dividends from Pakistan during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest official data.
The outflow represents an 86 percent year-on-year increase, compared to $405 million repatriated during the same period last year. The surge reflects higher profitability among multinational corporations and stronger corporate performance across several key sectors.
Sharp Rise in FDI Profit Repatriation
Profit and dividend repatriation linked to foreign direct investment (FDI) soared by 92 percent, reaching $735 million in Q1 FY2025–26, up from $382 million a year earlier.
In contrast, repatriation from the stock market segment declined by 26 percent, dropping to $17.1 million from $23 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
OICCI Reports Strong Performance by Foreign Firms
Industry experts attribute the sharp rise in repatriated profits to robust earnings growth among foreign companies operating in Pakistan. A recent report by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) — representing more than 200 of the country’s leading foreign investors — highlighted sustained growth and resilience despite macroeconomic challenges.
According to the OICCI report, member companies recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs1.2 trillion during FY2024, reflecting a strong 34 percent average growth (2020–2024) in rupee terms. The combined turnover exceeded Rs11 trillion, with members contributing Rs2.7 trillion — almost Rs10 billion daily — in government levies, equivalent to 30 percent of the FBR’s total tax collections.
The report further noted that OICCI members’ total assets stood at Rs34 trillion, while capital expenditure (CAPEX) surpassed Rs470 billion, underscoring the long-term commitment of foreign investors to Pakistan’s economy.
Despite ongoing economic headwinds, the data reflects continued confidence in Pakistan’s market and its potential for sustained business growth and profitability.