Foreign investors repatriated a total of $2.22 billion in profits during the fiscal year FY25, a figure consistent with the amount recorded in FY24. According to data compiled by AKD Securities, the power sector accounted for the largest share of these outflows, totaling $399 million, which represents a 1.6-times increase compared to the previous year. The financial sector followed with repatriations amounting to $385 million, reflecting a 40% year-on-year decline. The food sector saw significant movement as well, with $306 million repatriated—double the amount from FY24. The high repatriation figures in FY24 were largely driven by a backlog from FY23, during which repatriations had dropped to $331 million. The 20-year average of repatriated profits stands at $1.4 billion, highlighting a notable rebound in the last two fiscal cycles.
In June 2025, monthly repatriation dropped sharply to $114 million, showing a 72% decline compared to $414 million in June 2024. Sector-specific data indicates that communications, financial services, and transport sectors experienced substantial year-on-year declines in outflows, while personal services and oil and gas exploration recorded modest increases.
Meanwhile, inflows under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) program continued to grow, reaching $10.563 billion by the end of June 2025, up from $10.381 billion at the close of May. According to data from APP, overseas Pakistanis sent $182 million in remittances in May 2025, slightly down from $201 million in May 2024 but above the $177 million received in April 2025. The number of RDA accounts registered also rose from 823,224 in May to 831,963 in June, reflecting an increase of 8,739 accounts.
Investment by overseas Pakistanis under the RDA platform remains strong. As of June-end, $466 million had been invested in Naya Pakistan Certificates, $926 million in Naya Pakistan Islamic Certificates, and $70 million in Roshan Equity Investment. These figures indicate continued confidence in RDA-backed instruments despite global market volatility.
The Pakistani rupee showed marginal depreciation against the US dollar on Tuesday, slipping by just two paisa in the inter-bank market to close at 284.97 compared to 284.95 the previous day. This slight movement signals currency stability amid wider economic developments.
Gold prices in the domestic market remained unchanged, holding steady despite a global rally. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that the gold price per tola stayed firm at Rs361,200, while the price for 10 grams was unchanged at Rs309,671. The international market saw gold prices climb to a five-week high due to global uncertainty, with spot gold rising 0.6% to $3,415.61 per ounce and US gold futures reaching $3,428.10. The benchmark US 10-year treasury yield dropped to a near two-week low, making non-yielding bullion more attractive to investors.
According to Interactive Commodities Director Adnan Agar, gold prices continue on an upward trend globally. He noted that the market hit $3,430 per ounce amid ongoing geopolitical concerns, including tariff threats and speculation around a potential US interest rate cut in September. Agar suggested that gold could test the $3,450–55 range before experiencing a correction toward $3,400 or $3,380. With several global triggers on the horizon, volatility in gold markets is expected to persist.
