China leads Pakistan’s Feb FDI with $140.1m in net inflows

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan attracted $213.5 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI) in February, with China accounting for the largest share.

China contributed $151.2 million in gross inflows during the month, while $11.1 million was recorded as outflow, bringing its net investment to $140.1 million.

This represents 65.62% of Pakistan’s total FDI for February. Cumulatively, during the first eight months of FY 2025-26 (July–February), Pakistan attracted a total net FDI of ($1.19 billion. Of this total, $635.7 million was attributed to China alone during the period. Sector-wise, the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector attracted the highest investment at $655.8 million, Gwadar Pro reported quoting the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) latest statistics. The manufacturing sector received $281 million, followed by construction with $94.8 million, while the remainder distributed across other sectors. Staff Report