Significant 115% Annual Surge in Profit Repatriation Reflects Renewed Investor Confidence: SBP

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a remarkable 115% year-on-year increase in the repatriation of profits by foreign companies, signaling renewed investor confidence and improved economic sentiment.
According to SBP data, $1.8 billion in profits have been repatriated by foreign firms during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year — a strong indicator of successful investments and improved earnings by foreign entities operating in Pakistan.
Experts attribute this surge to Pakistan’s ongoing IMF-supported program, sound macroeconomic policies, and the proactive efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in restoring investor trust.
The SBP noted that the sharp rise in profit repatriation is a direct outcome of policy-level reforms and improved facilitation by the SIFC, which has enabled a more liberal and transparent system for transferring profits abroad.
Economists view this trend as a positive signal for Pakistan’s economic recovery, suggesting that foreign companies are not only earning more but are also confident in moving their capital freely, highlighting greater macroeconomic stability and investment potential in the country.