Islamabad (Lord Media): Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented the Economic Survey of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2025-26 to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the upcoming budget. The survey includes key statistics on the country’s economic size, per capita income, and performance across various sectors.
According to the survey, the provisional GDP growth stood at 3.7%, falling short of the 4.2% target. The economy’s size increased by 11.3%, reaching 126.9 trillion rupees, while in U.S. dollars, it expanded to 452.1 billion U.S. dollars, marking an increase of 43.9 billion U.S. dollars from the previous fiscal year.
The annual per capita income rose by 150 U.S. dollars, reaching 1901 U.S. dollars, equivalent to 533,629 rupees in Pakistani currency.
Addressing a meeting of the National Economic Council yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that there has been macro-level improvement in the economy, but further efforts are needed.
He mentioned ongoing consultations with provinces regarding the budget to generate more resources and boost GDP through increased exports. The Prime Minister also highlighted efforts to adhere to the IMF program, noting that the IMF’s Managing Director has appreciated these efforts.
