The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.6 in February, up from 51.8 in January, marking the highest level in a year. This growth was fueled by a significant rise in new orders, which increased at the fastest pace in 11 months. Despite the positive trend in manufacturing, firms expressed concerns over rising costs, with input prices escalating at the quickest rate since January 2025. Job creation also surged, reflecting higher workloads, but confidence in future growth has dipped to a record low due to tariff pressures and tax burdens, according to HBL's Kumail Chevelwalla.
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Hbl Manufacturing Pmi Rises To One-Year High In Pakistan
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Pakistan's manufacturing PMI rose to a one-year high of 53.6 in February, driven by increased new orders and job creation. However, KSE-100 companies reported only a 5.3% profit growth in 2025, with concerns over rising costs and taxation impacting sentiment.
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