Pakistan economy expanded to $452.1 billion in fiscal year 2025-26 as overall GDP growth reached 3.99% in the third quarter, supported mainly by strong industrial performance. Officials said the national accounts were approved by the National Accounts Committee, which confirmed steady improvement across agriculture, industry and services during the January to March period.
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that agriculture grew 3.01%, industry increased 4.65% and services expanded 4.18% during the quarter under review. Moreover, large-scale manufacturing played a key role with a sharp 9.53% rise, helping offset weaker performance in mining, quarrying and utility sectors.
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Industrial output showed mixed trends as mining and quarrying declined 2.55%, while electricity, gas and water supply dropped significantly by 13.53%. However, construction activity posted modest growth of 0.48%, although this remained lower compared to the strong expansion recorded in the same quarter last year.
Within agriculture, key components contributed steadily as important crops rose 1.10%, other crops increased 2.27% and livestock grew 3.70%. Additionally, forestry and fishing sectors also recorded growth of 1.62% and 1.37%, reflecting gradual stability in rural economic activity across the country.
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The services sector maintained strong momentum with 4.18% growth, supported by wholesale and retail trade, transport, finance, education and public administration. Notably, information and communication surged 9.78% while public administration and social security rose 8.88%, showing strong gains in digital and government-led services.
Officials also revised earlier estimates, raising Q1 growth to 3.92% and Q2 to 4.05%, while full-year GDP is now projected at 3.70%. Furthermore, the size of Pakistan economy increased from ₨114 trillion to ₨126.9 trillion, while per capita income reached $1,901, reflecting gradual improvement in overall economic indicators.