World Bank Projects 3% GDP Growth for Pakistan, Flags Slow Reforms and Persistent Poverty
The World Bank warns that Pakistan’s slow structural reforms limit diversification, job creation, and income growth. GDP is projected at 3% in FY2025, with a modest poverty reduction, highlighting the need for accelerated economic reforms to improve living standards.
Emigration Surges While Social Safety Nets Strengthen in Pakistan
Pakistan recorded a 23.9% rise in registered emigrant workers in July 2025, while social protection programs including BISP and interest-free loans expanded significantly, highlighting the dual trends of rising overseas employment and stronger domestic welfare support.