Pakistan Investment GDP Rises to 14.4% Amid Growth Push
Pakistan investment GDP has reached 14.4%, showing gradual economic progress. However, growth still falls short of expectations. The economy expanded by 3.7% this fiscal year, which remains modest. As a result, job creation has not kept pace with demand. Many young people continue to enter the workforce each year. Therefore, stronger growth is essential for stability. A recent report highlights future pressure on the economy. Pakistan’s population may grow by 62% by 2050. In addition, around 255 million people will fall into the working age group.
Private Sector Shows Mixed Trends
Private investment recorded growth across several sectors. For example, agriculture investment increased by 8.7% due to machinery imports and livestock expansion. Small scale activities, including slaughtering, rose by 25%. Investment in utilities also improved. Electricity, gas, and water supply grew by 7.6%. Meanwhile, construction showed a surprising jump of over 60%, despite facing a broader slowdown. Other sectors posted steady gains as well. Hotels and restaurants grew by 12.8%, while transport rose by 6.2%. Notably, information and communication surged by 110%, reflecting digital expansion.
Public Investment Gains Momentum
Public sector investment also showed strong improvement. Manufacturing investment jumped by 97%, driven by the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation. Similarly, mining rose by 25.9% due to OGDCL activity.
Energy.related investment increased moderately. Electricity, gas, and water sectors grew by 5.1%, supported by WAPDA projects. As a result, infrastructure development continued at a steady pace. Transport and storage investment expanded by 51.2%. This growth came from efforts by the Civil Aviation Authority and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Development Projects Support Growth
Construction in the public sector grew by 7.4%. Development authorities played a key role in this increase. For instance, projects by the Lahore Development Authority and Gwadar Development Authority supported expansion. Housing initiatives also contributed to growth. The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority remained active during the year. In addition, communication investment rose by 31%. This increase came from Ufone purchases and the 5G spectrum auction. Therefore, digital infrastructure continues to improve across the country.
