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 Commerce Ministry Finalizes 5-Year Textile and Apparel Policy for ECC Review
The Ministry of Commerce in Pakistan has finalized a comprehensive five-year Textile and Apparel Policy aimed at boosting exports to USD 29.3 billion by FY 2029-30. The policy, currently under review by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), includes strategic measures to enhance the competitiveness of Pakistan’s textile sector.
Pakistan consolidates economic stability as investor confidence returns
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing, with inflation easing, reserves improving, and credit ratings upgraded. He highlighted structural reforms, digital transformation, and trade diversification as key drivers of renewed investor confidence and sustainable growth.
USA Retains Top Position as Pakistan’s Leading Export Destination in September 2025
The USA remained Pakistan’s top export destination in September 2025 with $530.44 million in shipments, while China and the UK followed. Exports showed resilience across key markets despite mixed regional performance.
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.