Foreign Companies Spend Rs. 15 Billion on Social Development in Pakistan

Member companies of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) invested Rs. 15.33 billion in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives during fiscal year 2025, benefiting more than 44 million people across Pakistan, according to the chamber’s newly released CSR Report 2025.

The report shows that CSR spending increased by 10 percent compared to the previous fiscal year. Of the total investment, Rs. 4.5 billion was allocated to flood relief and rehabilitation efforts, highlighting the role of foreign investors in supporting communities affected by natural disasters.

OICCI members also contributed more than 13 million man-hours to social initiatives in collaboration with 270 civil society organizations.

Healthcare remained the largest area of investment, receiving Rs. 6.5 billion, or more than 60 percent of non flood relief CSR spending. The funding supported free and subsidized medical services, hospital infrastructure, maternal healthcare, and mental health programs, benefiting more than 19 million people.

Education received Rs. 1 billion, supporting around 900,000 beneficiaries through scholarships, digital learning, vocational training, and school infrastructure projects. Poverty alleviation initiatives attracted Rs. 645 million, benefiting more than 1.2 million people through income generation, microfinance, and social protection programs.

The report said CSR activities were carried out across Pakistan, with Sindh and Punjab accounting for nearly half of all interventions. Significant investments were also made in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, expanding support to underserved regions.

Commenting on the report, OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem said the findings reflect the commitment of foreign investors to contribute beyond business by investing in health, education, livelihoods, and community development across the country.

The report also highlights continued investment in climate action and sustainability, with OICCI members supporting clean energy, water stewardship, and responsible consumption initiatives aligned with Pakistan’s broader environmental, social, and governance reform agenda.