Pakistan, July 20 -- China accounted for more than half of Pakistan's net foreign direct investment (FDI) in fiscal year 2025-26, reaffirming its position as the country's dominant investment partner despite an overall decline in foreign investment, according to a provisional data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The analysis shows Pakistan attracted net FDI of $1.637 billion during FY 2025-26, down from $2.477 billion in the previous fiscal year.

Of the total, China contributed $862 million, representing 52.7% of Pakistan's net FDI. Chinese gross inflows reached $1.198 billion, while outflows amounted to $336.3 million, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Sunday.

The figures underscore China's continued central role in P...