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 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, underscoring the role of OICCI member companies in supporting communities affected by natural disasters.
OICCI members also contributed more than 13 million volunteer man-hours in collaboration with 270 civil society organizations, further expanding the impact of their social development initiatives.
Healthcare remained the largest area of investment, receiving Rs. 6.5 billion, accounting for 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 over 19 million people.
The education sector received Rs. 1 billion, enabling scholarships, digital learning, vocational training, and school infrastructure projects that reached approximately 900,000 beneficiaries. Meanwhile, poverty alleviation initiatives attracted Rs. 645 million, supporting more than 1.2 million people through income generation, microfinance, and social protection programs.
According to the report, 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, extending support to underserved communities.
Commenting on the report, OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem said the findings demonstrate the continued commitment of member companies to contribute beyond their commercial operations by investing in healthcare, education, livelihoods, and community development across the country.
The report also highlights ongoing investments 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 (ESG) agenda.
