Pakistan forecasts nearly 4% growth in FY26 on farm, factory gains

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MG News | June 05, 2025 at 12:24 AM GMT+05:00

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June 04, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 4.2% in FY2025-26, driven by a strong rebound in agriculture and promising signs of industrial recovery, according to the government’s latest economic outlook.

The upbeat forecast reflects cautious optimism rooted in improved crop yields, expanding manufacturing activity, and revitalized services, despite lingering external sector vulnerabilities, as per the press release issued today.

According to Planning Commission documents, the commodity-producing sectors are expected to be the backbone of this growth, with agriculture forecast to rise by 4.5% due to improved output in major crops.

This includes a 6.7% increase in important crops and a remarkable 7% rebound in cotton, along with strong performance in livestock.

Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) is also expected to grow by 3.5%, supported by gains in mining and quarrying (3%), and a rebound in the construction and energy sectors.

The services sector—the largest contributor to GDP—is projected to expand by 4%, buoyed by stronger retail trade, transport, communications, financial services, and real estate activities.

Policymakers stress, however, that these projections depend heavily on maintaining macroeconomic stability and sound policy management.

On the investment front, national savings are expected to remain steady at 14.3% of GDP, while investment is forecast to climb to 14.7% of GDP in FY2025-26, up from 13.8% in the outgoing fiscal year.

Public investment is set to rise modestly from 2.9% to 3.2% of GDP, while private investment is projected to grow from 9.1% to 9.8%, reflecting a cautiously improved investment climate.

The fiscal and monetary framework will continue to emphasize stability, with inflation expected to average 7.5%, aided by a low base effect and ongoing tariff rationalization.

Nonetheless, risks to the external sector persist, including pressure from debt repayments, trade imbalances, and import restrictions.

Policymakers are banking on sustained remittances, moderate import growth, and anticipated external financing to cushion these challenges and ensure external sustainability.

The government outlook, while optimistic, remains conditional on prudent management of domestic and international risks, including global commodity price shocks and domestic political uncertainty. 

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