Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Gains Momentum as Key Sub-Sectors Drive Recovery
Pakistan’s LSM sector posts a 4.1 percent rise in early FY2026, supported by strong growth across 15 manufacturing categories. Automobiles and cement lead the industrial rebound, signaling renewed economic activity and improved production cycles.
Pakistan Manufacturing PMI Falls Below 50 in September Amid Flood-Driven Disruptions
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector contracts for the first time since May 2024, with the HBL PMI falling to 48.0 in September due to flood-related disruptions, higher costs, and reduced orders, though optimism for future growth remains.
LSM Sector Shows Signs of Recovery with Strong Gains in Autos and Cement
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted a 4.1% year-on-year increase in June 2025, driven by strong performances in textiles, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, autos, and cement, despite cumulative annual output remaining slightly negative.