Pakistan corporate profits surge 25% in 9M2026

November 12, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s listed corporate profits grew 25% year-on-year in 9M2026 (Jan-Sep), the strongest nine-month growth since 2023, as earnings improved across major industries.

Profits rose 18% YoY in FY26 (Jul-Jun) and 23% YoY in 1QFY27 (Jul-Sep).

Earnings of non-bank corporates jumped 37% YoY in the latest quarter, showing momentum extending beyond the banking sector.

Khurram Schehzad said on his X account that the numbers show corporates are not merely recovering, with major industries delivering stronger earnings and wider profitability.

He said targeted tax relief for businesses and exporters in Budget FY27, improving macroeconomic stability, easing financing pressures and ongoing fiscal, energy and business reforms are helping create a more supportive environment for enterprise and investment.

He added that the next phase of economic progress must turn stronger earnings into productive investment, industrial expansion, job creation and sustainable, private-sector-led growth.

Sector-wise, earnings growth was led by engineering and oil marketing companies:

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