ADB expects 4pc growth in Pakistan in FY22
\n ISLAMABAD
\nAfter a strong economic rebound in fiscal year (FY) 2021, Pakistan\u2019s economic growth is expected to moderate to 4 percent in FY2022 due to tighter fiscal and monetary policies before picking up again in FY2023.
\nThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) said this on Wednesday in the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022, ADB\u2019s annual flagship economic publication.
\nAccording to the ADO 2022, Pakistan\u2019s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to slow to 4 percent in FY2022 from 5.6 percent in FY2021 as the government applies measures to reduce the current account deficit, raise international reserves, and cut inflation. Growth is expected to accelerate to 4.5 percent in FY2023 due to stronger private consumption and investment.
\nADB Country Director for Pakistan Yong Ye said that Pakistan\u2019s economy is recovering steadily thanks to well-coordinated fiscal and monetary responses to the pandemic.
\n\u201cThese led to a remarkable expansion in the industry and services sectors. It is key to continue structural reforms along with appropriate fiscal and monetary policies to contain rising inflation and external imbalances. Comprehensive reforms in tax policy and administration are also critical to boosting revenues in order to fund essential public services. ADB is fully committed to supporting Pakistan\u2019s sustainable development,\u201d he added.
\nIn FY2022, industrial growth is forecast to decelerate, reflecting fiscal and monetary tightening together with a significant depreciation of the local currency, and upward adjustments to domestic oil and electricity prices.
\nAgriculture is expected to continue lending impetus to GDP growth supported by the government\u2019s package of subsidised inputs and increased support prices of wheat and sugarcane.
\nInflation declined to 8.9% in FY2021 but is expected to pick up in FY2022 to around 11% due to higher international energy prices, significant currency depreciation, and elevated global food prices from supply disruptions.
\nAs a net importer of oil and gas, Pakistan will continue experiencing strong inflationary pressures for the remainder of FY2022 from the jump in global fuel prices resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
\nInflationary pressures are likely to be less pronounced in FY2023, with inflation forecast to drop to 8.5% as fiscal consolidation progresses and oil and commodity prices stabilise.
\nADB said that it is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members\u201449 from the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ADB expects 4pc growth in Pakistan in FY22 ISLAMABAD After a strong economic rebound in fiscal year (FY) 2021, Pakistan\u2019s economic growth is expected to moderate to 4 percent in FY2022 due to tighter fiscal and monetary policies before picking up again in FY2023. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said this on Wednesday in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-253422","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n