Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), while releasing its World Economic Outlook Update 2025, has said that Pakistan’s economy will grow at a rate of 3.6 percent in the current fiscal year, which is lower than the government’s target of 4.2 percent.
According to the report, the global economic growth rate is likely to be 3 percent in 2025 and 3.1 percent in 2026. In this regard, Pakistan’s economic performance can be considered better than the global level.
The report expressed satisfaction that there are signs of a decline in inflation and improvement in financial conditions around the world, however, it was also warned that high tariffs, political tensions and uncertainty could pose potential risks to the global economy.
The IMF in its report has advised governments to make restoring confidence, a conducive environment for investment, and economic discipline part of their policy priorities.
