SIFC facilitation boosts investor confidence in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Investor confidence in Pakistan has surged, thanks to the effective facilitation by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and supportive government policies.

Experts say that initiatives to simplify the investment process and enhance transparency have created a more conducive environment for foreign investors. Factors such as stable economic momentum, improved foreign exchange reserves, and an easier business environment have been pivotal in restoring global investor trust.

Data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shows that profit remittances from foreign investments reached $1.7 billion during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a 27.92 percent increase in profit returns by foreign companies compared to the previous period.

The State Bank’s report highlights that foreign companies recorded profit repatriations of $400.19 million and $371.33 million in different periods. By country, the highest repatriation came from UK-linked investors at $442.76 million, followed by China-linked companies at $413.11 million.

Economists note that the regular return of profits by foreign firms underscores growing confidence in Pakistan’s economy, signaling that the country is increasingly being viewed as an attractive destination for investment.