PM Shehbaz Outlines Economic Reforms, Highlights Growth and Export Drive
— December 31, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government is committed to accelerating economic growth, boosting exports, and improving Pakistan’s business climate as part of a broader reform agenda.
Virtually addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the premier said the country has transitioned from crisis management to institutional development through measurable, time-bound economic governance reforms.
He highlighted key improvements: inflation dropping from 29.2% to 4.5%, foreign reserves rising from 9.2 billion to21.2 billion, and a shift from a 3.3 billion current account deficit to a1.9 billion surplus.
Tax-to-GDP ratio has crossed 10% for the first time in years, with over a million new taxpayers added and a 26% rise in tax revenue. The PM also praised the digitization of government systems and progress in privatizing state-owned enterprises like PIA and First Women Bank.
He said the reforms have been acknowledged by top global credit agencies, marking a strong shift towards sustainable economic stability.