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Pakistan needs development-focused budget beyond short-term stabilization: Experts

Pakistan needs development-focused budget beyond short-term stabilization: Experts

Islamabad, May 20: Experts have urged Pakistan to shift the upcoming federal budget from short-term stabilization to long-term development. They called for stronger focus on exports, food security, investment, and inequality reduction. However, they warned that without political will, reliable data, and institutional coordination, Pakistan may continue to face stagflation, …

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IMF Cuts Pakistan GDP Forecast for FY27,

KARACHI, May 12, 2026: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook following the approval of the third review, lowering the country’s projected GDP growth for FY27 to 3.5% from its earlier estimate of 4.1%. The updated projections also indicate higher inflation expectations, reduced foreign exchange reserve targets, …

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