Pakistan economy expanded to $452.1 billion in fiscal year 2025-26 as overall GDP growth reached 3.99% in the third quarter, supported mainly by strong industrial performance. Officials said the national accounts were approved by the National Accounts Committee, which confirmed steady improvement across agriculture, industry and services during the January to March period. The Pakistan […]
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IMF lowers Pakistan GDP growth forecast to 3.2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s GDP growth projection for fiscal year 2026 downward to 3.2 percent, citing persistent structural weaknesses and economic challenges weighing on performance. The previous estimate of 3.6 percent has been lowered by 0.4 percentage points in the latest World Economic Outlook report. The IMF noted that structural issues […]
Foreign loan inflows rise sharply in first five months
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.03 billion in foreign loans and grants during the first five months of the current fiscal year, marking a 14 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, largely due to improved external financing support. Read More: Pakistan secures over $16 billion in foreign loans and grants amid economic challenges According […]
Wind power boost: Power cement to add 11% green energy by 2026
Power Cement Limited has announced it will install a 7.5MW wind power project, marking a major step toward sustainability. The project is expected to be completed by fiscal year 2026 and will use Goldwind turbines, according to the company’s latest corporate briefing. This wind project will follow a rental model, similar to Power Cement’s current […]
No major relief: Base electricity tariff likely to stay high in fiscal year 2026
Despite hopes for a reduction in power bills, the federal government has proposed only a marginal cut in base electricity tariffs for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The suggested revisions—based on seven different scenarios—indicate that electricity rates may decrease by as little as 30 paisa and at most by Rs2.25 per unit, offering no major […]