March 19, 2026
Islamabad (Rana Ghulam Qadir)
Economic activity witnessed a significant surge during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a notable improvement in key industrial indicators.
According to the latest report released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics, large-scale manufacturing (LSM) recorded a growth of 5.75% during the period from July 2025 to January 2026. The data also showed strong momentum in January alone, with LSM output increasing by 12% on a month-on-month basis and 10.54% on a year-on-year basis.
The report further highlighted that automobile production saw the highest increase among major sectors, surging by 67.38% during the first seven months of the fiscal year.
The upward trend in industrial output indicates improving economic conditions and growing activity across key sectors of the economy.
Strong Surge in Economic Activity During First Seven Months of Current Fiscal Year
