By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: Investor confidence in Pakistan appeared to gain fresh momentum as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) continued to provide streamlined support and guidance to foreign businesses operating in the country.
Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan revealed that profit remittances on foreign investments surged to $1.7 billion during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking an increase of more than 27 per cent compared with the same period last year.
The growth in outward payments was led by the energy and financial sectors, with foreign companies in these industries repatriating profits of $400.19 million and $371.33 million respectively.
Analysts interpreted the figures as a reflection of rising international confidence in Pakistan’s economic stability, highlighting the country’s capacity to offer predictable returns even amid a complex global financial environment.
The council’s efforts, they said, have been instrumental in reassuring global stakeholders that Pakistan remains a viable destination for capital inflows, particularly in sectors critical to long-term growth and sustainability.
Observers noted that sustained foreign investment not only contributes to the country’s financial reserves but also signals broader economic resilience, reinforcing Pakistan’s position as a market that can attract and retain international investors.
The trend, if maintained, is expected to bolster employment, technology transfer, and sectoral development, further cementing the narrative of a gradually stabilizing economy underpinned by proactive government engagement with global partners.
