Pakistan is seeing a steady increase in foreign investment across a variety of sectors, including energy, logistics, information technology, agriculture, mining, electric vehicles, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and digital infrastructure.
Investors are entering the market through joint ventures, partnerships, and equity deals, signaling growing confidence in the country’s economic potential.
Over the past three years, 79 new foreign companies have started operations in Pakistan, bringing fresh capital and expertise to the local market. During this period, foreign investors have injected a total of Rs. 40.7 billion into different industries.
Despite some challenges, a majority of these businesses 1,157 companies continue to operate actively, showing resilience and long-term commitment.
Some of the most significant investment transactions involve well-known multinational firms. These include acquisitions and partnerships with companies such as Shell Pakistan, Saudi Aramco, DP World, BYD, and Nestlé. Such high-profile deals reflect both international trust in Pakistan’s business environment and the potential for growth in key industries.
Experts say that this trend of rising foreign investment is helping to create jobs, improve technology transfer, and strengthen economic infrastructure across the country. It also encourages local businesses to expand and adopt modern practices.
While exits and divestments remain limited, the inflow of capital demonstrates that Pakistan is becoming an attractive destination for global investors.
As foreign firms continue to explore opportunities, analysts expect this trend to support long-term economic growth, enhance industrial capacity, and contribute to the development of strategic sectors across the nation.
