Pakistan’s communications sector saw the largest foreign divestment in December 2025, recording a net outflow of $384.7 million, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Mining & quarrying and oil & gas exploration ranked second and third in divestment, with net outflows of $8.6 million and $8.2 million respectively during the month.

In contrast, the power sector attracted the highest foreign inflows in December, posting a net investment of $86.7 million.

During 6MFY26, the power sector remained the top FDI recipient with total net inflows of $470.9 million, though lower than the $780.1 million reported in 6MFY25. The financial business sector followed with $401.5 million in net FDI, up from $368.2 million a year earlier. The “Others” category ranked third with inflows of $119.3 million, reflecting a 60.78% YoY increase from $74.2 million.

The communications sector recorded the highest divestment during 6MFY26, with net FDI of negative $411.4 million versus negative $33.5 million in 6MFY25. Transport equipment (automobiles) posted divestment of $44 million, compared to $105.3 million in the same period last year. The construction sector also saw higher divestment at $18.7 million, up from $12.3 million in 6MFY25.

On a monthly basis, total FDI in December stood at negative $134.7 million.

Cumulatively, net FDI for 6MFY26 totaled $808.1 million, compared to $1.42 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.