Pakistan growth hits decade high – SBP report

Central bank sounds alarm on falling exports despite “encouraging picture” elsewhere

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The State Bank of Pakistan
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Economic growth in Pakistan is running at decade highs, but other areas of the economy are still facing challenges, according to a report by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), published today (June 30).

The third-quarter report says real GDP growth hit 5.3% in the 2017 fiscal year, up from 4.5% a year earlier. Inflation is “subdued”, having averaged 4% over the year, and rising real fixed investment and private sector credit are part of an “encouraging picture”.

Nevertheless, a continued

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