KARACHI: Rising security concerns stemming from geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing challenges in the western regions are undermining foreign investor confidence and business activity.
The Security Survey 2026, conducted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) in June, found that 71 per cent of the top leadership of respondent foreign companies operating across Pakistan ranked security among their three main business concerns. This highlights that ongoing law and order challenges continue to pose significant barriers to investment and economic activity.
The survey also found that regional geopolitical developments have added to the security burden. Around 88pc of respondents said the Middle East conflict had affected their organisations’ security environment, with supply chain and logistics security (83pc), reduced business activity (69pc) and employee safety (38pc) emerging as the most significant concerns.
Despite these challenges, foreign investors have largely maintained their engagement with Pakistan, with 87pc of OICCI member companies remaining confident of holding board and management meetings within the country, signalling confidence in Pakistan’s long-term economic potential.
