The World Economic Outlook update report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected a sluggish pace of economic growth for Pakistan in the current fiscal year.
The international lender had issued the World Economic Forum update report. According to the IMF, the anticipated growth rate for Pakistan in the ongoing fiscal year is expected to be 2 per cent, reflecting a downgrade from the earlier estimate of 2.5 per cent in October 2023.
According to the IMF, the government's ambitious target is to achieve 3.5 per cent economic growth for the current fiscal year.
However, there is a glimmer of hope for the next fiscal year, as the IMF predicts a rebound in economic growth, projecting a rate of 3.5 per cent.
The evolving economic landscape poses both challenges and opportunities for Pakistan, requiring strategic measures to navigate and stimulate future growth.