ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy expanded by 3.99% year-on-year during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, mainly supported by improved industrial output and steady growth in services, according to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The data, approved by the National Accounts Committee, also showed upward revisions in GDP growth estimates for the first two quarters. Officials revised Q1 growth to 3.92% from 3.63%, while Q2 growth increased to 4.05% from the earlier estimate of 3.89%.
Furthermore, the committee finalised GDP growth rates for FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 at 2.62% and 3.18%, respectively.
Industry Leads Growth During Third Quarter
During Q3 FY26, the agriculture sector expanded by 3.01%, while industry and services recorded growth of 4.65% and 4.18%, respectively.
Large-scale manufacturing emerged as the strongest contributor within the industrial sector, posting significant growth of 9.53%. However, mining and quarrying declined by 2.55%, whereas electricity, gas and water supply contracted by 13.53%.
Meanwhile, the construction sector recorded moderate growth of 0.48% compared with a much stronger performance during the same period last year.
The agriculture sector also showed positive momentum, as important crops grew by 1.10%, livestock by 3.70%, forestry by 1.62%, fishing by 1.37% and other crops by 2.27%.
Services Sector Maintains Positive Momentum
In addition, all major services sectors contributed positively to overall economic growth. Information and communication services led with 9.78% growth, followed by public administration and social security at 8.88%.
Wholesale and retail trade, transportation, finance, education, health, and private services also posted steady gains during the quarter.
The committee approved provisional overall GDP growth of 3.70% for FY26. Pakistan’s economy also expanded to Rs126.9 trillion, equivalent to $452.1 billion, while per capita income increased to $1,901.
