Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index Rises Amid Economic Optimism

Recent surveys reveal a significant surge in economic optimism among Pakistanis, with 40% believing the country is on the right track, a dramatic increase from 12% since the current government took office. This optimism is particularly strong among men, youth, and residents of Punjab, with one in four respondents now characterizing the economy as robust, up from just 4% in early 2024. The Consumer Confidence Index, published by Ipsos on March 1, 2026, indicates that personal financial optimism has also improved, reaching 40%, while comfort in making household purchases has tripled to 12% over the past two years. Notably, inflation has decreased by 23%, unemployment by 10%, and poverty by 20% since the government assumed power, reflecting a positive transformation in economic sentiment (Dawn, March 1, 2026; Arab News, February 28, 2026).