Pakistan’s economy has recorded growth and stabilisation in recent years, driven by improvements in the industrial and services sectors, according to Asif Javed, Associate Fellow at SDPI. He argues that this growth trajectory is expected to boost economic activity, create jobs, and support long-term expansion, offering relief amid unemployment challenges. The analysis highlights stronger manufacturing output, a more resilient services sector, and macro stabilisation that could improve investor sentiment and domestic confidence. However, turning momentum into durable gains will require policy coherence: energy security and cost-reflective pricing, continued investment in human capital, export diversification, and governance reforms to unlock private investment and productivity gains. My view is that while the headline figures are encouraging, the benefits must be broadly shared; without targeted measures for the informal sector and vulnerable households, many could be left behind. Sustained growth will demand credible fiscal management, disciplined debt dynamics, and reforms that boost competitiveness—ranging from energy efficiency to digital infrastructure and access to finance for SMEs. If these conditions hold, the growth impulse could translate into higher employment, improved living standards, and a more resilient economy, providing short-term relief from unemployment challenges and supporting Pakistan’s longer-term expansion.