Business Confidence Index Rises to 22%, New Jobs Index Up 16% as Economic Stability Boosts Investor Confidence
Pakistan’s business confidence has reached its highest level in seven years, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Survey 2025. OICCI represents over 200 international companies operating in over 13 key sectors of the Pakistani economy.
The report highlights that economic stability achieved through the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), along with growing business confidence, is taking Pakistan into a new phase of growth.
According to the survey, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose 11 points to 22%, marking a significant improvement in overall sentiment. The services sector led the momentum with a 24% increase, while the retail and manufacturing sectors also saw notable gains.
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In large cities, business confidence increased from 14% to 23%, while in small towns and rural areas it increased from –3% to 19%.
OICCI members reported an increase in business confidence from 17% to 27%, while the investment index improved from –4% to 12%, reflecting the growing positivity in business activity and investment trends across the country.
The survey further indicates that new orders increased by 26% to 41% and the new jobs index recorded an increase of 16%.
OICCI President Yusuf Hussain hailed the results as a sign of strengthening confidence, saying expanding business activity and growing confidence among foreign investors further strengthen Pakistan’s economic stability and growth trajectory.
