China leads Pakistan’s FDI sources with $104m inflow in July

Mettis Global reported that China stayed at the top of Pakistan's foreign direct investment ranking in July 2026, with $104.0 million in gross inflows. After netting out $40.8 million in outflows, China's net FDI came to $63.2 million, according to State Bank of Pakistan data. That figure was up 46.98% month on month and 22.01% higher than July 2025.

Overall net FDI into Pakistan rose 264.49% from $49.0 million in June to $178.6 million in July, though it stayed 20.09% below the $223.5 million recorded a year earlier. Canada ranked second, with $37.0 million in gross inflows and no reported outflows, leaving its net FDI at the same amount. Its net figure edged up 3.93% from June but fell 31.10% from July 2025.

The United Kingdom posted net FDI of $15.9 million after $34.9 million in gross inflows and $19.0 million in outflows. Switzerland recorded $16.8 million in net FDI, while the United Arab Emirates followed with $10.2 million, down 38.55% from June. Taken together, the data show China still leading while overall investment remained below year-earlier levels despite a sharp monthly recovery.