The federal government has proposed a GDP growth target of 4.2 percent and aims to cap inflation at 7.5 percent for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26, according to an official budget document. Final approval of these macroeconomic targets is expected during the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting scheduled for today.

Key Economic Targets for FY2025–26:

• GDP Growth: 4.2%

• Inflation: 7.5%

• Investment-to-GDP Ratio: 14.7%

• Private Investment: 9.8%

• National Savings: 14.3%

Sectoral Growth Targets:

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Agriculture Sector:

• Overall growth: 4.5%

• Major crops: 6.7%

• Cotton: 7%

• Livestock: 4.2%

• Forestry: 3.5%

• Fisheries: 3%

Industrial Sector:

• Overall industry growth: 4.3%

• Manufacturing: 4.7%

  • Large-scale manufacturing: 3.5%

  • Small-scale industry: 8.9%

• Construction: 3.8%

• Electricity, gas & water supply: 3.5%

• Mineral development: 3%

Services Sector:

• Overall services growth: 4%

• Wholesale & retail trade: 3.9%

• Transport & communication: 3.4%

• Hotel & food services: 4.1%

• Information sector: 5%

• Finance & insurance: 5%

• Real estate: 4.2%

• Government services: 3%

• Education: 4.5%

• Health & social services: 4%

These projections highlight the government’s balanced focus on agriculture, industrial output, and services, with targeted investments expected to drive sustainable economic recovery and growth in key sectors.