China remains largest source of FDI into Pakistan in August 2026

Provisional State Bank of Pakistan figures show China remained the biggest source of foreign direct investment into Pakistan in August 2026, with gross inflows reaching $134m. After deducting $21.1m in outflows, its net contribution came to $113m, according to Mettis Global, which reported the data. Compared with July, that net figure climbed 78.80%, from $63.2m, and it was 63.77% above the $69.0m recorded in August 2025.

Pakistan's overall net FDI reached $315.9m in August, a rise of 76.88% from $178.6m in July and 80.41% higher than the $175.1m of a year earlier. The UAE posted the steepest recovery, lifting its gross inflows to $52.0m, which left a net figure of $47.9m. Canada followed with net FDI of $50.0m, having reported no outflows during the month.

Hong Kong recorded net FDI of $23.9m, while the United Kingdom and Switzerland stood at $13.7m and $15.8m respectively. Year-on-year comparisons were mixed for these traditional sources, with Hong Kong down 20.60% and Switzerland lower by 8.14%. Overall, the monthly rebound across China, the UAE and Canada lifted net inflows to a high for the period reviewed.