Pakistan, May 17 -- Pakistan saw a 16.5% increase in foreign investment during the first 10 months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, reaching a total of $1.20 billion. The rise comes at a time when the country is seeking to boost investor confidence amid ongoing economic reforms and global challenges.

However, foreign investment in the private sector declined by 22%, dropping to $1.49 billion during the same period. Experts believe that concerns over regulatory hurdles and market uncertainty may have caused the slowdown in private capital inflows.

Meanwhile, foreign direct investment (FDI) also dipped slightly, falling by 2.8% to $1.78 billion in the first ten months. This decrease highlights the ongoing need for structural reforms and incent...