Pakistan’s economic outlook for the upcoming fiscal year appears stronger than official government projections, according to the country’s central bank chief.
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad has projected gross domestic product growth for FY26 to land between 3.75% and 4.75%, a range that sits above the government’s own estimates.
5 billion, providing a critical buffer for the current account and supporting domestic demand.
The central bank’s more optimistic stance is underpinned by robust external financing flows.
Ahmad highlighted that workers’ remittances are estimated to surpass $41.5 billion, providing a critical buffer for the current account and supporting domestic demand.
This inflow of foreign currency remains a key pillar of Pakistan’s economic stability amid ongoing global volatility.
The divergence between the central bank’s forecast and the government’s lower estimate underscores differing assessments of near-term economic resilience.