Pakistan: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; Informational Annex; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan
IMF Staff Country Reports, July 13, 2017
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- Published: July 13, 2017
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484309759.002
Macro outlook and growth
- Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17.
- Real GDP is projected to strengthen to 6 percent over the medium term on the back of stepped-up China Pakistan Economic Corridor investments, improved availability of energy, and growth-supporting structural reforms.
- Inflation has been gradually increasing but remains contained.
Financial sector and balance-sheet vulnerabilities
- The financial sector has remained sound.
External sector risks
- Key external risks include:
- lower trading partner growth,
- tighter international financial conditions,
- a faster rise in international oil prices,
- over the medium term, failure to generate sufficient exports to meet rising external obligations from large-scale foreign-financed investments.
Policy direction highlighted
- Emphasis on stepped-up China Pakistan Economic Corridor investments.
- Emphasis on improved availability of energy.
- Emphasis on growth-supporting structural reforms.
Publication and document specifics
- Pages: 74
- Volume: 2017
- Issue: 212
- Series: Country Report No. 2017/212
- Stock No: 1PAKEA2017001
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484309759.002
- ISBN: 9781484309759
- ISSN: 1934-7685
- Publication date on landing page: July 13, 2017
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. "Pakistan: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; Informational Annex; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan", IMF Staff Country Reports 2017, 212 (2017).
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