Foreign companies invested more than $23 billion in Pakistan over the past decade.
According to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry Members’ Contribution to the Economy 2025 report released on Monday, OICCI members had maintained their commitment to Pakistan by expanding operations, reinvesting profits and supporting long-term economic growth despite challenging economic conditions.
During fiscal year 2025, OICCI member companies collectively generated gross revenues of Rs13.1 trillion, held total assets worth Rs42 trillion, invested Rs615 billion in capital expenditure and contributed Rs3.2 trillion to government levies.
The report described OICCI members as major contributors to investment, tax revenues and overall economic activity in the country.
It also highlighted the performance of OICCI-affiliated companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Their profit before tax (PBT) grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% in rupee terms between 2021 and 2025, compared with 35% in the previous reporting period.
OICCI attributed the slower growth rate partly to exchange-rate fluctuations and a higher base. In dollar terms, PBT posted a CAGR of 11%, while turnover increased at annualised rates of 21% in rupee terms and 6% in dollar terms.
The analysis covered 51 OICCI member companies listed on the PSX and indicated that foreign-invested businesses remained profitable and operationally resilient despite macroeconomic challenges.
The report also highlighted the wide-ranging sectoral contribution of OICCI members. The oil, gas and energy sector accounted for 36% of total government levies paid by OICCI members. Banking, insurance, finance and leasing companies represented 75.6% of total assets and 25% of overall turnover, while telecommunications companies accounted for 33% of total capital expenditure.
Companies in food and consumer products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, automobiles, engineering, shipping and airlines also made significant contributions, reflecting the broad economic presence of foreign-invested businesses across Pakistan.
OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem said the findings demonstrated members’ continued faith in Pakistan’s long-term economic potential. He said foreign-invested companies had continued to reinvest, expand and contribute to national development despite economic difficulties, describing their more than $23 billion investment over the decade as a strong vote of confidence in Pakistan.
Aleem statef that greater policy consistency, regulatory predictability and a more supportive business environment could enable foreign investors to contribute further to economic growth, exports, innovation and employment.
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