Pakistan, May 1 -- Pakistan's foreign investors withdrew $167 million from treasury bills in April. The total investments reached $1.168 billion, but divestments amounted to $1.355 billion. This caused a net outflow of $187 million from July 2024 to April 2025. Experts say investor confidence is falling due to multiple issues. These include lower interest rates, trade tensions, and rising geopolitical risks.

Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows that investor behavior changed during April. Initially, they invested $5.023 million until April 18. Later, they withdrew $172.3 million, leading to the monthly outflow. This trend is part of a larger pattern, with outflows reaching $197.4 million in March and $164.9 million in April up to t...