Employment increased by nearly 10 million over four years, but rapid labour force growth pushed unemployment to its highest level in the period.
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Pakistan’s diet quality deteriorates as households cut consumption of protein-rich foods
Economic Survey highlights declining consumption of protein-rich foods as rising prices and weaker purchasing power reduce dietary diversity.
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Pakistan lags behind South Asian average on key health indicators: Economic Survey 2025-26
Economic Survey highlights lower life expectancy and higher maternal and infant mortality in Pakistan compared with the South Asian regional average.
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Only 65% of Pakistan’s public schools have electricity: Economic Survey 2025-26
Punjab and ICT have nearly universal electricity access in government schools, while Balochistan and Sindh continue to face major infrastructure gaps.
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Punjab retains highest literacy rate among provinces in FY2025-26
Punjab retains highest literacy rate at 68% as Pakistan’s overall literacy improves to 63%, though gender and rural-urban disparities remain significant.
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Across-the-board profit rates decline seen in National Savings Schemes in FY26
Returns on Defence Savings Certificates, Regular Income Certificates and Islamic savings products decline as easing interest rates reshape National Savings returns.
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Industrial electricity consumption surges to over 31% in FY2025-26
Manufacturing sector records the strongest growth in electricity demand as industry accounts for nearly one-third of national power consumption.
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Pakistan’s installed power generation capacity rises to 49,651 MW in FY2025-26
Renewable energy capacity surges above 20% of the national power mix as net-metering drives growth, while thermal power remains the largest source of electricity generation.
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Pakistan ranks 168th on Human Development Index 2025
Pakistan lags behind most South Asian countries in education indicators, with low expected and mean years of schooling contributing to its HDI ranking.
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Retail trade remains largest services sector contributor in FY2025-26
Wholesale and retail trade retained its leading position as information and communication, public administration, health and education recorded robust growth.
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