The data he provided including enhanced GDP growth and reduced inflation imply that the economy might finally be stabilising after years of turmoil from floods, global inflation, energy crises, and inconsistent internal policies. However, although the signs are encouraging, the longevity of this recovery hinges on a commitment to intensifying reforms rather than easing them. Particularly encouraging is industrial growth of 9.4 per cent, alongside the recovery of large-scale manufacturing after a two-year decline. Fiscal performance, particularly tax collection of Rs 6.2 trillion with a 10 percent increase, signals progress toward fiscal discipline. Yet Pakistan’s tax base remains narrow, and reliance on indirect taxation continues to burden ordinary citizens.

Source: The Patriot January 13, 2026 19:46 UTC