Islamabad (Lord Media): Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the fiscal year 2025-26 stood at 3.3%, falling short of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ estimate of 3.7%. The discrepancy is attributed to differences in sectoral growth rates.
In the agricultural sector, major crop growth was recorded at 3%, while livestock increased by 2%. The industrial sector saw large-scale manufacturing grow by 6.1%, although questions have been raised over the high growth rates in sugar, automobile, and petroleum products.
In the services sector, wholesale and retail trade grew by 3.7%, and transport growth was 4.3%. Government administration growth was reported at 8.5%, which appears questionable.
Overall, the GDP growth rate was 3.3%, positioned between the annual plan’s 3.2% and the Bureau’s 3.7% estimates. A growth target of 4.0% has been set for the next fiscal year.
