Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasised the need to translate Pakistan's international and diplomatic achievements into internal economic strength.

Presenting the September 2026 Monthly Development Update in Islamabad today, he said the economic strength can be achieved through continuity of reforms, political stability, productive investment and a stronger export-oriented economy.

Highlighting the positive trajectory of the country's economic indicators, he said Pakistan's manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, with Large-Scale Manufacturing growth reaching 3.0 percent in July FY2026-27 and expanding by 9.5 percent compared with June 2026.

He said strong growth was recorded in automobiles at 57.01 percent, transport equipment at 40.22 percent, tobacco at 35.82 percent, wearing apparel at 22.03 percent, electrical equipment at 7.88 percent and non-metallic mineral products at 4.25 percent.

Ahsan Iqbal said the performance reflected strengthening of the industrial base while also highlighting the need to revive traditional export-oriented sectors.

He said the government is taking targeted measures to address price pressures by tackling unjustified wholesale-retail price gaps and strengthening oversight of essential commodities.

Talking about the political situation of the country, the Minister said that political parties need to ensure that their actions do not serve the interests of external adversaries.

He said that Pakistan's political disputes should be resolved through constitutional and democratic institutions.