Islamabad: Pakistan economic managers have conveyed IMF technical team that the country is aiming for 3.6% GDP growth with total budget size of Rs 26 Tln. Revenues will be around …
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Pakistan GDP Growth Rate to Stay Unchanged: IMF
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Pakistan’s economic outlook for the fiscal year 2025 suggests that the country’s growth will likely remain stable, with some …
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Firm Signs of Macroeconomic Stability, Falling Inflation, Strong External Account
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators have demonstrated signs of overall stabilization, supported by improvements in fiscal performance, a strengthened external account, and decreasing inflation. Effective revenue mobilization and controlled current spending have …
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10 Mln Pakistanis at Risk of Acute Food Insecurity: World Bank
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The World Bank has issued a stark warning, projecting that nearly 10 million Pakistanis could face acute food insecurity during the current fiscal year, primarily due to economic challenges …
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World Bank Slashes Growth Projections for Pakistan @2.7%
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The World Bank’s latest economic update on Pakistan paints a rather cautious picture for the country’s growth prospects in the near and medium term. The revision of the GDP …
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IMF Reduces Pakistan GDP Growth Projection to 2.6%
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad/Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its growth forecast for Pakistan to 2.6%, attributing the reduction to the imposition of high US tariffs, now at century-high levels. …
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FDI Swells by 14% to $1.644bln YoY for Jul-Mar
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The 14% rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first nine months of Pakistan’s FY25 is a positive sign, marking an increase from $1.442 billion in the same …
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Fertilizer Utilization Reduces by 54% YoY in Mar 2025
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: In March 2025, Pakistan’s fertilizer sector witnessed a sharp decline in offtake, with both Urea and DAP recording a year-on-year (YoY) drop of 54%, according to data from Foundation …
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Domestic Debt Markets Face Huge Withdrawal of Funds
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, April 10: Pakistan has experienced a significant outflow of foreign investment in its treasury bills (T-bills), with just three countries—the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and the United …
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ADB Forecasts 2.5% Growth for Pak Economy in FY25 as Reforms Take Hold
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, April 9, 2025 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2.5% in fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2026), as macroeconomic reforms begin to …