- Finmin Muhammad Aurengzeb senator will present a survey.
- Survey to highlight achievements, challenges in the main sectors.
- Government will present the Federal Budget 2025-26 on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s economic survey for fiscal year 2024–25, a key document prior to the budget that describes the evaluation of the national economy government, will be officially launched today.
The survey will be presented by the Federal Minister of Finance and Income, Senator Muhammad Aurengzeb, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.
The economic survey serves as a vital document before the annual federal budget, which offers detailed ideas about the country’s socioeconomic performance during the outgoing fiscal year.
Highlights trends, achievements and challenges in the main sectors that include agriculture, manufacturing, industry, services, energy, information technology and telecommunications, capital markets, health, education, transport and communication.
In addition, the survey will shed light on developments in social protection programs, environmental sustainability and infrastructure.
The document will also present updated data on critical economic indicators, such as inflation, trade and balance of payments, public debt, population growth, employment levels and impacts on climate change.
By offering a consolidated vision of these indicators, the survey aims to inform the public debate and policy planning in the period prior to the new fiscal year.
According to the Annual Coordination Committee (APCC), whose recommendations were backed by the National Economic Council (NEC), the Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (GDP) of Pakistan for fiscal year 2024–25 has been registered at 2.7%.
The objective for GDP growth in the next fiscal year has been established in 4.2%.
The NEC said that remittances witnessed a strong increase of 30.9% from July 2024 to April 2025, and for the first time, the balance of the current account remained in surplus during this period.
The survey will also highlight the improvements in fiscal indicators, including a reduction in the fiscal deficit to 2.6% of GDP. The main balance registered a surplus of 3% of GDP, reflecting a more disciplined tax approach.
Due to the improved economic foundations and proactive monetary policy measures, the policy interest rate was gradually reduced to 11%. Meanwhile, credit to the private sector grew significantly, with loans that amounted to RS681 billion disbursed between July 2024 and May 2025.
The NEC emphasized that recent economic stabilization signs are the result of the coordinated efforts of federal and provincial governments.
He declared that the country has now moved to a path of economic recovery and growth.
The agricultural sector played a particularly important role in strengthening national reserves and support for economic expansion. A comprehensive strategy is currently being formulated to guarantee a constant and sustainable increase in agricultural productivity in the coming years.
In terms of developing spending, a total disbursement of RS3,483 billion for the National Annual National Development Program (ANDP) for 2024-25 has been approved.
Of this amount, rs. 1,100 billion were assigned for federal development initiatives, while provincial governments used RS2,383 billion for their respective projects.
The 2024–25 economic survey is expected to establish the basis for the next federal budget and guide the broader economic agenda of Pakistan as the country continues its efforts towards fiscal consolidation, macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth.
The speaker na approves the budget schedule
The president of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, approved on Sunday the parliamentary schedule for the budget session, which will be presented on June 10.
In a statement, Sadiq said that the debate on federal budget 2025-26 would continue from June 13 to 21 in the House of Representatives of Parliament.
All parliamentary parties would have time to debate according to the rules and procedures, he added.
Na speaker also said that discussions and vote would take place to demands, subsidies and reduced motions on June 24 and 25, adding that the Chamber will approve the Finance Law Project on June 26.
Later, the National Assembly will maintain discussions and vote on complementary subsidies and other issues on June 27, added Sadiq.
