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Economic Turnaround: Finance Minister Projects 4% GDP Growth for FY26 Amid Macroeconomic Stability
Pakistan’s economy is showing strong signs of a "broad-based recovery." 📈 Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has projected a 4% GDP growth rate for the current fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting a significant leap from previous cycles. Speaking at the EU-Pakistan High Level Business Forum in Islamabad today, the Finance Minister noted that the country is successfully consolidating its macroeconomic gains. With a current account surplus of over $1 billion recorded in March and foreign exchange reserves expected to hit $18 billion by June, the outlook remains bullish. 💰✨ The Minister credited this growth to a surge in remittances (reaching nearly $3.8 billion last month), a booming IT export sector, and stabilized fiscal buffers. Despite global energy and logistics challenges, Pakistan is pivoting toward sustainable growth, aiming to provide a three-month import cover to secure the nation’s economic future.
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by News Desk
2026-04-28
Economic Turnaround: Finance Minister Projects 4% GDP Growth for FY26 Amid Macroeconomic Stability

During an interview on Fox Business Network’s "Mornings with Maria" in Washington, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared a bullish outlook for Pakistan’s economy, projecting a 4% growth rate for the current fiscal year. Despite the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Minister confirmed that Pakistan is successfully navigating the immediate hurdles related to energy logistics and supply chain stability.

The Minister highlighted several "green shoots" in the economy, including a current account surplus and record-breaking remittances of $3.8 billion in March. He also underscored the government’s commitment to international financial obligations, noting the on-time repayment of a $1.4 billion Eurobond. Looking ahead, Aurangzeb revealed a strategy to diversify funding, which includes the launch of Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond to tap into Chinese capital markets, supported by a continued financial partnership with Saudi Arabia.

Beyond economics, the Minister touched upon Pakistan’s active role in regional diplomacy, emphasizing the leadership's efforts to maintain the current ceasefire and facilitate further peace negotiations.
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