Islamabad, June 18, 2025: Pakistan witnessed a sharp 71% drop in the repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors in May 2025, totaling just $264 million, as per the latest report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Despite the monthly fall, cumulative repatriation of profits from foreign investments surged to $2.094 billion during the first 11 months (July–May) of FY25. This marks a notable 16% rise compared to the $1.8006 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Notably, on a month-on-month basis, May 2025 registered a striking 117.3% increase compared to April’s $121.5 million figure.
The power sector emerged as the top contributor to foreign investment outflow, with repatriations soaring to $396.2 million—an impressive 67% jump from the year before. Following closely was the financial business sector, which recorded $364.6 million in profit outflows, while the food sector ranked third with $293.1 million during the same period.
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This data highlights evolving trends in foreign investor confidence and sector-wise returns, shedding light on where international stakeholders are channeling and withdrawing profits in Pakistan’s economy.
