Foreign investors sent profits and dividends worth $102.4 million out of Pakistan in March 2026, bringing total repatriation to $1.778 billion during the first nine months of FY26, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan.
March outflows were 35.1% lower year-on-year, but increased 110.3% compared to the previous month.
From July to March FY26, total profit repatriation rose 3.4% from $1.719 billion in the same period last year to $1.778 billion, an increase of nearly $60 million.
The biggest rise came from the power sector, where foreign firms repatriated $427.5 million, up 30% from $327.9 million a year earlier.
The financial sector ranked second, with outflows reaching nearly $405 million.
Other sectors contributing to outward payments included oil and gas exploration, cement, and beverages, with mixed trends across industries.
