Pakistan Economic Outlook 2026: Industrial Growth, Stable Inflation, and Rising Remittances
Pakistan’s economy shows positive momentum in early FY2026 with strong industrial output, easing inflation, rising remittances, and fiscal discipline, signaling gradual economic stabilization.
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Faces Sharp Slowdown as Floods Hit Industrial Output
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector witnessed a significant deceleration in August as floods disrupted industrial activity. The slowdown highlights growing economic vulnerabilities despite earlier signs of recovery in key industries like automobiles and cement.
LSM Growth Strengthens on the Back of Rising Automobile and Construction Demand
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted steady growth of 4.4 percent during Jul-Aug FY2026, driven by rising automobile production, robust cement demand, and strong output in multiple industrial segments despite monthly fluctuations.