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KARACHI, May 6, 2026: Pakistan’s industrial sector is showing signs of sustained recovery, posting strong growth despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions and global energy uncertainties that continue to pressure supply chains worldwide.
According to Khurram Schehzad, Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) recorded an 11% year-on-year increase in March, reflecting a notable rebound in industrial activity. This has taken the cumulative growth for the first nine months of FY2026 to 6.5%.
The expansion has been driven by multiple sectors, including automobiles, food production, energy, textiles, construction, and broader industrial segments, indicating a broad-based recovery rather than isolated gains.
Schehzad, in a post on social platform X, described the industrial recovery as “firm, broad-based and sustaining,” underscoring improving momentum across key sectors of the economy.
Analysts say the latest figures signal growing resilience within Pakistan’s manufacturing base, even as global economic headwinds persist. The diversification of growth drivers and gradual stabilization in key industries are seen as positive indicators for the country’s economic outlook.
The continued improvement in LSM suggests that Pakistan’s industrial sector may play a crucial role in supporting overall economic growth in the coming months, provided external pressures remain manageable and policy support continues.
