World Bank Exposes Pakistan's Economic Weakness: Growth Less Than Half of India's

• World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report highlights Pakistan's sluggish growth, impacting income and job creation.
• Pakistan's economy is projected to grow around 3% until FY26, insufficient for its large population and income improvement.
• Recurring floods and climate shocks, like those in 2025, severely damaged agricultural production and rural income.
• High public debt and limited fiscal space are major structural challenges for Pakistan's economy.
• India's economy is projected to grow at 7.2% in FY26, more than double Pakistan's forecast, driven by strong domestic demand.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's economy faces severe structural challenges and slow growth, significantly lagging behind India's rapid expansion.