Economic activity shows resilience as major industries see growth despite recent floods

Economic activity in Pakistan has picked up despite the impact of recent floods, with production in major industries showing notable growth, according to data released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics.

Industrial production rose by 4.08% in the first quarter of the current financial year.

On an annual basis, production increased by 2.69% in September 2025, while month-on-month production in September grew 2.05% compared to August.

Vehicle production surged 84.58% between July and September, and production of transport equipment increased by 35.38% during the same period.

The cement sector also recorded a 15.32% rise, while the food industry saw growth of 6.94% in the first quarter.

Other sectors reporting growth included tobacco (2.48%), clothing (2.43%), leather (2.14%), paperboard (5.34%), and rubber products (14.10%). Chemical products also rose by 4.38%.

However, some industries faced declines: machinery and equipment production fell 14.15%, furniture production dropped 22.26%, and iron and steel output decreased by 3.52%.

The statistics indicate a mixed but overall positive trend in industrial production, reflecting resilience in the country’s economic activity despite the challenges posed by natural disasters.

Reporter: Waqas Azeem