Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Pakistan's economy is exhibiting strong growth, with a 2.5 percent GDP expansion in the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a positive trajectory, according to the finance ministry.

In its report released on Monday, the ministry highlighted that the economy's upward momentum is being driven by effective macroeconomic management, inflation control measures, and improved fiscal and external account stability.

Thanks to easing global prices, inflation significantly dropped to 7.2 percent in H1-FY2025, down from 28.8 percent in 2023-24. This decline was supported by a stable exchange rate and targeted government policies, the report stated.

Sustainable economic growth has been further bolstered by policy ...