Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan has fallen significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, FDI dropped by 25% compared to the same period last year.

Data from the State Bank shows that Pakistan received $92.74 million in FDI in the first five months, down $31.5 million from the $124 million recorded in the same period last fiscal year.

In November 2025 alone, FDI fell 16% to $18 million, following $17.98 million in October.

China was the largest investor last month, contributing $8.16 million.

Sectoral figures indicate that the power sector attracted $8.61 million in foreign investment, while the financial business sector received $6.77 million.

Overall, FDI in the first five months of the current fiscal year totaled $313.7 million, compared to $1.39 billion in the same period last year.