ADB keeps Pakistan's growth outlook unchanged at 3.7pc for current fiscal year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained Pakistan's economic growth forecast at 3.7% for the current fiscal year but lowered its 2026 growth projection for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9% due to prolonged energy market disruptions from the Middle East conflict. The ADB also raised its 2026 inflation forecast for the region to 4.3% and highlighted risks from geopolitical tensions and global financial conditions.