KARACHI: Nearly three-fourths of leading foreign investors in Pakistan view the country as a viable destination for future investment, a new survey showed on Tuesday, marking a cautious uptick in sentiment amid improved macroeconomic stability and a stronger currency.
The findings, published in the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Perception and Investment Survey 2025, come as Islamabad seeks to rebuild investor confidence through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a hybrid civil-military body formed in 2023 to streamline decision-making, attract foreign investment and coordinate economic policy across federal and provincial levels.
The OICCI represents over 200 multinational firms. Its survey showed 73 percent of its members recommend Pakistan for foreign direct investment (FDI), up from 61 percent in 2023. The chamber attributed the shift to stabilizing inflation, which fell from 37 percent over two years ago to 4 percent in July 2025, a relatively stable rupee and improved credit ratings.
“The notable upward shift in investor sentiment demonstrates that economic stability and policy coordination are beginning to deliver results,” said OICCI President Yousaf Hussain.
