Companies belonging to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) invested more than $23 billion in Pakistan over the past decade, exceeding the country's cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $21 billion during the same period.

According to the OICCI Members' Contribution to the Economy 2025 report, the investment reflects continued expansion and reinvestment by member companies despite challenging economic conditions.

During FY25, OICCI member companies generated gross revenue of Rs13.1 trillion, held total assets worth Rs42 trillion, invested Rs615 billion in capital expenditure, and contributed Rs3.2 trillion in government levies.

The report also highlighted the performance of OICCI member companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Profit before tax (PBT) of listed member companies grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% in rupee terms between 2021 and 2025, compared with 35% during the previous reporting period.

In dollar terms, PBT recorded a CAGR of 11%, while turnover increased at an annualised rate of 21% in rupee terms and 6% in dollar terms.

The analysis covered 51 listed OICCI member companies, with the report attributing the moderation in rupee-denominated PBT growth partly to exchange-rate movements and a higher base effect.

Sector-wise, the oil, gas and energy sector accounted for 36% of total government levies paid by OICCI members.

Meanwhile, the banking, insurance, finance and leasing sector represented 75.6% of total assets and 25% of total turnover, highlighting its significant share in the overall economic footprint of OICCI members.

The telecommunications sector accounted for 33% of total capital expenditure, while companies operating in food and consumer products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, automobiles, engineering, shipping and airlines also made significant contributions.

OICCI Secretary General M Abdul Aleem said the findings reflected continued investor confidence in Pakistan's long-term economic prospects.

He emphasized that greater policy consistency, regulatory predictability and an enabling business environment could help foreign investors further contribute to Pakistan's economic growth, exports, innovation and employment.