The devastating floods that struck Pakistan in 2025 inflicted economic losses estimated at Rs822 billion and claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey described the floods as one of the most significant natural disasters of the year, forcing the government to revise its economic growth projections. […]
Economic Survey 2025-26
Pakistan’s external debt reaches $92.2 billion
Pakistan’s government external debt stood at $92.2 billion at the end of March 2026, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on external financing while showing a slower pace of debt accumulation compared to the previous year. The survey revealed that during the first nine months of fiscal year […]
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 shows mixed growth as key targets missed, Aurangzeb
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday unveiled the Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26, acknowledging that several major economic targets, particularly in agriculture and industry, were not achieved during the outgoing fiscal year. Presenting the survey in Islamabad, the finance minister said Pakistan faced multiple challenges throughout the year, including global tariff-related uncertainty, devastating floods during […]
Pakistan to unveil budget on June 10
Pakistan will present the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 10, outlining key economic priorities and policy measures. The budget will determine government spending, revenue plans and development strategies for the coming year. Businesses, investors and citizens are closely watching the announcement for measures affecting economic growth and inflation. Advisor to the Finance […]