Pakistan Posts Moderate Economic Growth With Jobless Outcome

Pakistan's economy is projected to grow between 3 and 3.6 percent in the current fiscal year, above population growth of roughly 2.6 percent, but recent monsoon floods have weakened agriculture. Experts warn that despite 3.71% Q1 FY2026 growth, automation risks placing about 17% of jobs at high risk and a 35–40% informal economy means employment gains remain limited without urgent policy action.