With Pakistan's FDI averaging just 0.6% of GDP in recent years — far below regional peers like Vietnam — experts point to high corporate tax rates, limited export capacity and military dominance in key sectors as major deterrents. While China leads as the top investor, much of its involvement has come through loans rather than growth-driving projects. As Pakistan eyes its mineral wealth to attract new investment, questions persist about whether policy reforms and political stability can unlock its economic potential.