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

Published Date: June 11, 2026

Published On: Reuters

Pakistan’s annual economic survey projected real ​GDP growth at 3.7% for the fiscal ‌year ending June 2026, according to the report released on Thursday.

Here are some details from ​the report:

• Average CPI inflation was seen ​at 6.7% in the July-May period, the ⁠survey said, adding that price stability ​was broadly preserved despite the Gulf conflict ​and its impact on energy prices.

• The South Asian nation’s current account deficit was at $252 million in the ​July-April period.

• Pakistan’s trade deficit from July ​to March stood at $23.53 billion, the document showed.

• Fiscal deficit ‌was ⁠at 0.7% of GDP in the July-March period, which the survey said was the strongest fiscal performance in decades.

• The primary surplus ​was seen ​at 3.2% ⁠of GDP and public debt by the end of March ​was 83,285 billion rupees, the document ​showed.

• Overall, ⁠fiscal performance remains encouraging, the survey said, supported by expenditure control, revenue mobilisation, provincial ⁠surpluses, ​and ongoing fiscal reforms.