Pakistan economic survey projects real GDP growth at 3.7% in FY26

Pakistan's economy is projected to grow by 3.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2026, according to the annual economic survey released on Thursday. The report highlights encouraging fiscal performance, supported by expenditure control and revenue mobilization.

Inflation averaged 6.7% between July and May. The survey noted that price stability was largely maintained, even with the impact of the Gulf conflict on energy prices. The nation's current account deficit stood at $252 million for the July-April period, while the trade deficit reached $23.53 billion from July to March.

The fiscal deficit was reported at 0.7% of GDP for the July-March period, which the survey described as the strongest fiscal performance in decades. A primary surplus of 3.2% of GDP was also recorded. Public debt by the end of March amounted to 83,285 billion rupees.