Mixed Trends in Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing: April Sees Growth, FYTD Declines Persist
In April 2025, Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector posted a 2.3% increase year-on-year, offering a short-term boost to the economy’s industrial output. However, on a month-over-month basis, the sector declined by 3.2%, reflecting the broader instability facing local industries. According to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the total output for July-April FY2024-25…