The repatriation of profits and dividends from foreign investments in Pakistan increased by 39 percent during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), total profit repatriation reached $1,137.3 million, showing strong returns for foreign investors.
On a month-on-month basis, profit repatriation surged by 142.6 percent, reflecting higher earnings sent abroad by overseas stakeholders. Compared to the same period last year, the first four months of FY26 recorded a 39 percent year-on-year rise, up from $818.4 million in 3MFY25.
The Power sector accounted for the largest outflow of profits, totaling $341.7 million. The Financial Business sector followed with $226.7 million, while the Food sector recorded $76.2 million in repatriated profits and dividends. These figures show that energy and finance remain key areas generating significant returns for foreign investors.
Experts say that the increase in profit repatriation highlights strong investor confidence in Pakistan’s major sectors. While higher outflows indicate profitability, authorities continue to monitor capital movements to maintain economic stability.
The SBP’s data suggests that transparent reporting and growing sectoral performance have encouraged foreign investors to repatriate profits more actively. Profit repatriation is seen as a key indicator of investor trust and overall economic health.
Analysts note that Pakistan’s policy framework and supportive business environment have played an important role in attracting and retaining foreign investments. The rise in profit repatriation also demonstrates the integration of Pakistan’s economy with global financial markets.
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Overall, the growth in profit repatriation underscores both the profitability of foreign investments and the importance of maintaining balanced capital flows. The trend is expected to continue if key sectors sustain performance and investor confidence remains strong.
