World Bank presents Pakistan economic growth forecast and inflation outlook.
Context
What happened: The World Bank released its Pakistan Development Update 2026, covering economic performance, inflation trends and changes in fuel and transport costs.
Key numbers: Growth was 3.7 per cent in 2026. Urban core inflation averaged 7.4 per cent in fiscal year 2025-26. The fiscal deficit fell to 2.6 per cent of GDP.
Why it matters: The report notes that S&P Global Ratings and Moody's upgraded Pakistan's credit ratings, reflecting improvements in the country's credit assessment.
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Oct 22, 2026 05:31 PM ET