Islamabad — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on January 30, 2026, that Pakistan’s economy has achieved stability, a milestone he said he could assert “without hesitation.” Speaking at a gathering of the country’s leading exporters and business leaders, the prime minister credited collective efforts for bringing inflation into single digits and lowering the policy rate to 10.5 percent. He contrasted the current position with past challenges, when inflation surged unchecked, and the policy rate hovered around 21.5–22 percent, leaving uncertainty in its wake.
براہِ راست:- وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا ایکسپورٹرز کے اعزاز میں تقریب سے خطاب اور ایوارڈز کی تقسیم https://t.co/28pl78jYVX
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) January 30, 2026
Key Highlights
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed major exporters and business figures on January 30, 2026.
- He stated that Pakistan’s economy is now stable due to government and private sector efforts.
- Inflation has fallen to single digits; policy rate reduced to 10.5 percent from previous highs of 21.5–22 percent.
- The premier praised industrialists and businessmen for facing difficulties head-on during tough times.
- He expressed optimism that Pakistan is now progressing toward sustained economic improvement.
Praise for Resilience and Hard Work
The prime minister highlighted the determination shown by the business community during difficult periods. “We faced a lot of difficulties, and our industrialists and businessmen faced these difficulties head-on,” he said. He noted that even in uncertain times, there remained hope for better days — a hope that has now begun to materialize through steady policy measures and improved economic indicators.
Path to Progress
PM Shehbaz emphasized that the journey from high inflation and elevated borrowing costs to the current stable footing reflects hard work across the government and private sectors. The address came as a morale booster for exporters and industrialists, reinforcing confidence in Pakistan’s economic direction amid global headwinds.
What’s Next
The government continues to focus on sustaining these gains through structural reforms, export promotion, and investment-friendly policies. Business leaders are expected to build on this momentum, with further discussions likely on enhancing competitiveness and attracting foreign direct investment in the coming months.
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This affirmation from the prime minister underscores a shared national resolve — Pakistan’s economy, once under severe strain, is steadily finding firmer ground through perseverance and strategic direction.
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