Pakistan Manufacturing PMI at 50.5 in June: Output Growth Hits 10-Month Low, Demand Falls, Prices Surge

Pakistan Manufacturing PMI at 50.5 in June:Pakistan’s manufacturing sector continued its growth streak for the 14th consecutive month in June 2025, with the HBL Manufacturing PMI posting 50.5. However, output growth slowed to a 10-month low due to a sustained fall in new orders, mainly from the domestic market. Employment levels were cut for the …

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Pakistan 2025 Budget: A Recovery Blueprint or a Mirage of Stability?

Pakistan 2025 Budget:Pakistan’s $62 billion federal budget for 2025–26 promises recovery and reform but is dominated by debt servicing, increased defense spending, and poor development allocation. A closer look reveals that Pakistan’s economic revival may be more illusion than reality. Pakistan 2025 Budget Pakistan has unveiled its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, projecting …

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