Pakistan’s economy had shown significant signs of recovery as various key economic indicators demonstrated consistent growth in 2025.
Despite challenges in previous years, the country’s exports reached an impressive $30.351 billion, surpassing expectations after fluctuations in earlier periods.
In 2025, the target for exports had been set at $32.34 billion, a figure that underlined the strength of the economy. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had recorded a historic increase in tax collection, which had surged to PKR 9.252 trillion in 2024. The tax collection target for 2025 had been set at PKR 12.97 trillion, marking an ambitious aim for continued fiscal growth.
The remittances sent by Pakistanis living abroad had remained a crucial component of the economy. In 2024, remittances had amounted to $28.782 billion, and it was projected that by 2025, the figure would rise to $35.0 billion, further stabilising the economy.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange had witnessed a significant surge in the KSE-100 Index, which had risen from 47,896 points in 2021 to 75,878 points in 2024. It was anticipated that the index would reach 127,000 points by the end of 2025, signalling investor optimism.
Foreign direct investment had also seen a rise in 2024, with inflows reaching $2.346 billion. The target for 2025 was set at $2.8 billion, reflecting growing investor confidence in the Pakistani market.
Inflation had remained a concern in previous years, with the rate hitting 29.2% in 2023. However, by the first eight months of 2025, inflation had dropped to 5.9%. February 2025 had seen an especially low inflation rate of just 1.5%, a clear sign of economic stability.
The current account deficit had been a significant challenge, with a deficit of $17.5 billion in 2022. However, by the first seven months of 2025, the current account had shifted to a surplus of $0.7 billion, marking a major improvement in Pakistan’s balance of payments.
The increase in deposits in Roshan Digital Accounts had highlighted the growing confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s financial system. The total deposits in Roshan Digital Accounts had reached $7.035 billion in 2023 and were projected to grow to $9.564 billion by 2025.
Finally, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves had experienced a notable recovery. After falling to $9.16 billion in 2023, the reserves had surged to $16.05 billion in 2025, further reinforcing the strength of the economy.
These positive economic indicators demonstrated that Pakistan’s economy had been on the path to recovery, with continued growth and stability expected in the coming years.
