Karachi, July 21, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that the total repatriation of profit and dividends by foreign investors during the fiscal year 2024–25 reached $2.22 billion, reflecting a marginal increase compared to the previous year.
According to SBP data released on Monday, this marks a slight rise from the $2.215 billion recorded in FY24.
The majority of this repatriation came from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which contributed $2.105 billion in profit and dividend outflows in FY25, slightly up from $2.085 billion in the preceding fiscal year. In contrast, repatriation under Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) decreased to $115 million in FY25, down from $130 million in FY24.
The SBP noted that sector-wise, the manufacturing industry led the way in profit repatriation, with foreign firms sending $615 million back to their home countries. This represents a substantial increase from the $523 million repatriated by the same sector in the previous year.
The electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector was the second-largest contributor, with profit repatriation totaling $401 million in FY25. This is a notable increase from the $248 million recorded in FY24, reflecting growing investor activity and returns in Pakistan’s energy sector.
However, the financial and insurance sector experienced a sharp decline in repatriation, falling to $385 million in FY25 from $638 million a year earlier. Analysts suggest this drop could be linked to tightening monetary policies or reduced margins in the banking sector.
The SBP emphasized that these repatriation figures reflect ongoing investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic sectors, despite global financial challenges. At the same time, the central bank reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a balanced environment where both local economic development and foreign investor rights are safeguarded.
The SBP continues to monitor profit repatriation trends closely as part of its broader external account management strategy, ensuring that foreign exchange flows remain stable and transparent across all channels.