China’s GDP expands 4.7 pct in H1
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. The world’s second-largest economy…
Pakistan: SBP projects a stronger FY27 outlook with 4% growth, $44 billion remittances
Jameel Ahmad says FY26 growth is expected at 3.75% to 4.75%, above the government’s provisional 3.7%, while remittances likely crossed $41.5 billion before rising further next year State Bank of…
Pakistan: The 2026-27 Annual Plan
The Annual Plan for 2026-27 has been released by the Planning Commission of the Government of Pakistan. It has been given the title of Uraan, Pakistan. The Plan contains the…
Iran without sanctions: Pakistan’s $15bn upside
A sanction-free Iran could save Pakistan $10-15 billion a year in energy costs and add 2-3 percentage points to GDP. More importantly, it would flip Pakistan from an energy price-taker…
Pakistan: SBP revises GDP growth upward up to 4.75%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed on Monday presented an upbeat outlook for the economy, revising the GDP growth forecast upward, ranging 3.75-4.75 percent for FY26, and…
China’s expanding trillion-yuan GDP club highlights economic resilience
* More Chinese cities and provinces crossed key gross domestic product thresholds in 2025, underscoring the country’s high-quality regional development and economic resilience. * Most major provincial economies continued to…