Pakistan Economy: Pakistan GDP grew 3.7% in 1QFY26 – By Topline Research
- National Accounts Committee (NAC) released GDP estimates for 1QFY26, showing growth of 3.7% YoY which is highest first quarter growth in 4 years and higher than last 8 years average 1Q growth of 3.3%. While the committee has also revised up FY25 growth estimates marginally to 3.09% from earlier 3.04%.
- The growth estimates of 1Q are higher than our expectations mainly due to 8-year high 1Q industrial growth of 9.4%, thanks to 25% growth in electricity, gas and water supply sectors and 21% growth in construction sector.