ISLAMABAD: Former Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair has shared on X that Mitsubishi Corporation is reportedly set to sell its entire shareholding and exit Pakistan intensifying concerns over the country’s investment climate. If confirmed Mitsubishi would join a growing list of multinationals that have scaled down, restructured, or withdrawn operations in Pakistan including Microsoft Yamaha Motor Company, Telenor and Procter & Gamble.

Economic experts attribute these moves to challenges such as foreign exchange shortages currency depreciation import restrictions, regulatory hurdles, and difficulties in repatriating profits. Pakistan’s economy has faced high inflation and balance of payments pressures leading to reliance on IMF programmes and structural reforms.

Government officials have emphasized efforts to stabilise the economy implement fiscal adjustments, and attract foreign direct investment to restore investor confidence. Analysts however warn that repeated multinational exits may reflect deeper concerns over market stability and long term profitability potentially affecting Pakistan’s future economic growth and foreign investment prospects.