KARACHI: Leading foreign companies invested $23 billion over the past decade, surpassing Pakistan’s cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $21bn during the same period.
This was revealed in the findings of the Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Members’ Contribution to the Economy 2025 report released on Monday, reflecting the sustained commitment of foreign investors in expanding their operations, reinvesting earnings and supporting Pakistan’s long-term economic development.
In FY25, OICCI member companies collectively generated Rs13.1 trillion in gross revenue, maintained Rs42 trillion in total assets, invested Rs615bn in capital expenditure, and contributed Rs3.2tr in government levies.
The report also illustrated the diverse sectoral composition of OICCI members’ economic contribution.
The oil, gas and energy sector accounted for 36pc of total government levies paid; the banking, insurance, finance and leasing sector represented 75.6pc of total assets and 25pc of total turnover; while the telecommunications sector contributed 33pc of total capital expenditure (CAPEX).
Companies operating in food and consumer products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, automobile, engineering, shipping and airlines, and other sectors also made substantial contributions, highlighting the broad-based economic footprint of OICCI member companies across Pakistan.
Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2026
