Pakistans Economy Grew at 5.28 Percent in FY17

The finance minister shared key economic indicators and performance of different sectors of economy with the media, highlights include:

• Pakistan's Economy Grew at 5.28 percent against a target of 5.70 percent
• The industrials sector grew 5.02, Agriculture 3.46 and Services 5.98 percent
• Budget deficit registered at 3.7 percent
• FDI increased by 12.4 percent
• Pakistan's economy crossed the $300 billion mark
• Unemployment is at 5.9%
• Govenment targeting 6pc growth for next year
• Next Budget to focus on exports and Current Account Deficit to be curtailed
• Agriculture to become a priority in next budget