Foreign firms take home $2b in profits

Foreign firms repatriated over $2 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during July-April FY26, marking an 8.66% increase compared to the previous year. This rise is attributed to improved foreign exchange availability and stronger corporate earnings, allowing multinational companies to transfer higher returns to their parent firms. Of the total, $1.92 billion was under foreign direct investment (FDI) and $80.7 million under foreign portfolio investment (FPI). The United Kingdom was the largest recipient with $556.4 million, followed by China with a significant surge to $439.5 million, highlighting the growing maturity of Chinese investments in CPEC projects. Other notable recipients include the Netherlands, US, UAE, and Switzerland, reflecting diverse international investment footprints in Pakistan's various sectors.