Climate Change and Population Growth Major Obstacles to $3 Trillion Economy, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has identified climate change and population growth as the two biggest obstacles to Pakistan’s $3 trillion economy target. Speaking on Geo News, he warned of economic damage from recent floods and rising poverty, while Miftah Ismail emphasized the need for reforms and renewable energy adoption to achieve sustainable growth.
Aurangzeb ‘quite hopeful’ Pakistan can achieve 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite flood impact
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that Pakistan will achieve close to 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite the flood impact. He highlighted macroeconomic stability, IMF support, credit rating upgrades, privatization progress, and deepening China-Pakistan economic ties as key factors driving recovery.