Pakistan security survey 2026

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its annual Security Survey 2026, conducted in June among major foreign investors in Pakistan. The survey found that 71% of respondent companies rank security among their top three business concerns. Perceptions of security worsened in Pakistan — Karachi (42% of respondents said it deteriorated), Pakistan — Quetta (81%), and the rest of Pakistan — Balochistan (86%). Street crime increased in Pakistan — Karachi (50% of respondents reported an increase) and Pakistan — Quetta (37%). Confidence in civilian law enforcement declined: positive ratings for Pakistan — Karachi Police fell to 30% from 38%, and Pakistan — Sindh Police to 16% from 26%. However, confidence in Pakistan — Sindh Rangers rose to 43% and Pakistan — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 40%. Regional tensions in the Middle East affected 88% of companies, with supply chain disruptions (83%), reduced business activity (69%), and employee safety (38%) as top concerns. Despite challenges, 87% of OICCI member companies remain comfortable holding meetings in Pakistan. OICCI Secretary General Aleem Khan (politician) stressed that sustained investment requires improvements in public safety and law enforcement.