Web Desk — November 1, 2025
Islamabad: Foreign investors’ trust in Pakistan’s business environment has surged to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, according to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Perception and Investment Survey.
The report, covering over 200 multinational firms, credits the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) for fostering intergovernmental coordination and policy reforms that have stabilized the economy. Key factors include inflation dropping from 37% in mid-2023 to 4% by July 2025, a stable rupee, and upgraded international credit ratings.
OICCI President Yousaf Hussain said the shift shows economic policies are yielding results, with SIFC providing a structured path for investment promotion. Investors now rank Pakistan competitively with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines for FDI.
Top sectors for future investment: IT, agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and export manufacturing. However, challenges like high costs, complex taxes, and contract delays remain, with 58% expecting sector growth in 2-3 years—up from 40%.
OICCI CEO M. Abdul Aleem urged sustained reforms for real FDI inflows.
