Industry flags risk for growth in 2026
LAHORE: As 2025 draws to a close, the country looks to 2026 with growing concern in industry and trade circles that high costs, weak competitiveness and policy uncertainty could further slow economic momentum unless decisive steps are taken to support productive sectors. Business leaders say that while macroeconomic stability has improved compared to previous years, conditions on the ground remain challenging for industry, exporters and investors. Talking about the state of the economy, Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman, president of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), said that 2025 has again proved to be a tough year for business. “Despite repeated commitments, the






