OICCI Members Invest Over $23 Billion in Pakistan Over Past Decade
**KARACHI:** Companies belonging to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) invested more than **$23 billion in Pakistan over the past decade**, surpassing the country’s cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of around **$21 billion** during the same period, according to the OICCI’s *Members’ Contribution to the Economy 2025* report released on Monday.
The report said the investment reflected the continued expansion of OICCI member companies, reinvestment of earnings and their contribution to Pakistan’s economy despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
During **FY2025**, 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**.
### Listed Members Maintain Growth
The report also examined the performance of OICCI member companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), highlighting continued growth in profitability and turnover.
Profit before tax (PBT) of the listed OICCI member companies increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of **26 per cent in rupee terms between 2021 and 2025**, compared with 35 per cent during the previous reporting period.
In dollar terms, PBT grew at a CAGR of **11 per cent**, while turnover increased at an annualised rate of **21 per cent in rupee terms** and **6 per cent in dollar terms**.
The analysis covered **51 listed OICCI member companies**. According to the report, the moderation in rupee-denominated PBT growth was partly attributable to exchange-rate movements and a higher base effect.
### Energy Sector Leads Government Contributions
The report highlighted significant differences in the economic contribution of OICCI members across sectors.
The **oil, gas and energy sector accounted for 36 per cent of total government levies** paid by OICCI member companies, making it the largest contributor in this category.
The **banking, insurance, finance and leasing sector** accounted for **75.6 per cent of total assets** and **25 per cent of total turnover** among member companies.
Meanwhile, the **telecommunications sector contributed 33 per cent of total capital expenditure**, reflecting continued investment in network infrastructure and digital connectivity.
Companies operating in food and consumer products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, automobiles, engineering, shipping and airlines also made substantial contributions to Pakistan’s economy, according to the report.
### Policy Consistency Key to Further Investment
OICCI Secretary General M Abdul Aleem said the findings demonstrated continued investor confidence in Pakistan’s long-term economic potential.
He emphasised that greater **policy consistency, regulatory predictability and an enabling business environment** would be critical to attracting further foreign investment.
According to Aleem, a more predictable investment environment could enable foreign investors to make greater contributions to Pakistan’s economic growth, exports, innovation and employment generation.
The report underscores the significant role played by foreign-invested companies in Pakistan’s economy and highlights the potential for increased investment if structural and regulatory challenges are addressed through consistent and investor-friendly policies.
