Islamabad: Pakistan has become an attractive destination for foreign investors with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Investment in renewable energy and eco-friendly technologies through SIFC is steering the country towards sustainable development.
According to Radio Pakistan, a 25% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) was witnessed in the fiscal year 2024. Furthermore, in the first half of fiscal year 2025, FDI saw a 20% rise, amounting to 1.3 billion dollars. The power sector emerged as the leading recipient of FDI, securing 488.4 million dollars in investment during this period.
The financial sector attracted 353 million dollars, while the oil and gas sector received 166.7 million dollars in investments. China played a significant role as the largest partner, contributing 535.5 million dollars in the first half of fiscal year 2025. Additionally, Hong Kong’s investment increased by 14%, reaching 134.3 million dollars in the first half of 2025.