KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) reported that its member companies invested Rs15.33 billion in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives during the fiscal year 2025, positively impacting over 44 million people across Pakistan. The CSR efforts notably included Rs4.5 billion allocated to flood relief and rehabilitation, demonstrating the private sector's role in addressing national emergencies.

According to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the CSR investments by foreign investors were aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a significant focus on Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3). This goal received more than 60 percent of non-flood-relief contributions, translating to Rs6.5 billion in healthcare initiatives that benefited over 19 million individuals. Education initiatives (SDG 4) received Rs1 billion, aiding around 0.9 million people, while poverty alleviation efforts (SDG 1) were supported with Rs645 million, benefiting over 1.2 million individuals.

The report outlined the geographical spread of CSR activities, noting that Sindh and Punjab accounted for nearly half of all interventions. Underserved areas like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir also received significant outreach.

Commenting on the report, OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem emphasized the commitment of foreign investors to community investment, highlighting their work with 270 social sector partners across Pakistan. Dr. Samuel Rizk, UNDP Resident Representative Pakistan, praised the alignment of corporate investments with national development goals, particularly in health, education, and poverty reduction.

The CSR Report 2025 also underscores OICCI's dedication to climate action and sustainability, advancing initiatives in clean energy, water stewardship, and responsible consumption consistent with Pakistan's long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.