Pakistan Investment-to-GDP Ratio Stays at 13.8% as Regional Peers Maintain 30%+ Levels
Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio remains at 13.8% in FY2025, far below India, Vietnam and Bangladesh, as structural barriers, fiscal dominance and weak investor sentiment limit capital formation.
Pakistan’s Business Confidence Index Declines to 55.1 Amid Slowing Industrial and Services Sentiment
The State Bank of Pakistan and IBA’s latest Business Confidence Survey shows the BCI falling to 55.1 in October 2025 amid weaker industrial activity and hiring trends, though future expectations remain positive, signaling cautious optimism for Pakistan’s economic recovery.