Pakistan, April 6 -- Three countries have withdrawn nearly $1 billion from Pakistan's treasury bills this financial year. This trend shows a concerning balance between inflows and outflows of foreign investments. From July 1 to March 14, 2025, inflows totaled $1.163 billion, while outflows reached $1.121 billion. As a result, the net balance stands at only $42 million.

The United Kingdom, traditionally Pakistan's largest investor in T-bills, withdrew $625 million from its $710 million investment. Additionally, the UAE and the US made significant withdrawals of $205 million and $130 million, respectively. This near-parity highlights investor caution despite attractive returns on treasury bills.

Despite the government's efforts to attract...