Islamabad: Pakistan's economy is on a positive trajectory due to the Special Investment Facilitation Council's strategic policy reforms. Remarkable growth is being seen in agricultural, industrial, and other key sectors. According to Radio Pakistan, Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, stated that the industrial sector recorded an outstanding growth rate of 9.38 percent during the current fiscal year, a significant increase from last year's 0.12 percent. The agricultural sector saw a growth of 2.89 percent, while the livestock sector grew by 6.29 percent. The manufacturing sector reported a growth of 5.78 percent, with the automobile and transport sectors experiencing notable growth of 84.6 percent and 40.7 percent, respectively. Additionally, the finance and insurance sector grew by 10.36 percent, demonstrating a recovery from the negative impacts faced last year.
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