The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors rose to $393.4 million in July–September FY25, showing an 84.7 percent increase compared to $212.9 million in the same period last year.
In September alone, repatriations stood at $118.7 million, down 12.5 percent from the previous month and 27.5 percent lower than the $163.7 million recorded in September 2023.
Sector-wise data showed that the financial business sector recorded the highest outflows at $88.2 million in Q1 FY25, reflecting a 138 percent increase year-on-year.
The tobacco and cigarette sector followed with $68 million in repatriations, while the transportation sector ranked third with $47.4 million during the quarter.
