Pakistan’s growth during FY27 projected at 3.5pc, inflation at 9.9pc: IMF
- Posted on October 13, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
The International Monetary Fund has revised Pakistan's economic growth forecast to 3.5% for fiscal year 2027, accompanied by an inflation rate of 9.9%. This projection falls considerably short of the government's ambitious 4% target and the World Bank's earlier estimate of 3.8%, signaling potential economic headwinds ahead. The IMF's more conservative outlook reflects concerns about macroeconomic stability and inflationary pressures affecting South Asia's economy.
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Pakistan’s growth during FY27 projected at 3.5pc, inflation at 9.9pc: IMF
The fund’s growth projections are significantly lower than the govt's 4pc target for the current year and the 3.8pc forecast by World Bank last month.
