IMF Forecasts Pakistan Region Contraction in 2026, 6.6% Rebound in 2027
By Bilal Ahmed | Business Desk | Published: October 22, 2026 The International Monetary Fund has slashed its outlook for the region that includes Pakistan, forecasting a 1.3% contraction in economic output across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026, followed by a sharp rebound to 6.6% growth in 2027. The forecast, released…