Pakistan, July 11 -- Amid a challenging global environment marked by slower growth, trade restrictions and policy uncertainty, Pakistan's macroeconomic performance continues to demonstrate resilience, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives said in a report released here Thursday .
"Pakistan's macroeconomic performance in FY2025 demonstrated resilience despite global headwinds, with GDP growth rising to 2.7% and inflation dropping sharply to an average of 4.5%, the lowest since FY2016," according to Monthly Development Update for July 2025.
The report says, strong fiscal consolidation reduced the deficit to 3.7% of GDP, supported by record tax revenues of Rs. 11,740 billion, while the external sector posted a $1.8 billio...