Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) ki recent report ke according, Oct-2023 mein Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) mein 4.1% ka loss hua, jo ke two consecutive months ke baad aayi hai. Monthwise, October mein production mein 2.0% ki kami bhi record hui.
- LSM mein consolidation measures aur industries ke liye energy price hikes se demand mein kami aur economic activity mein kami ka samna ho raha hai, jo ke ane wale mahinon mein bhi jari rahega.
- Oct-2023 ke decline ke baad, 4MFY24 mein LSM ki growth -0.4% decrease hui hai. Agar masail jari rahenge toh humein lagta hai ke FY24 mein LSM dabao mein rahega.
- October mein decline ka sabab energy expenses me increase hai, jis se inflation ke zariye demand kam hui aur economic activity mein bhi kami aayi.
- October mein kuch key segments mein kharabi nazar aayi. Coke aur Petroleum products mein 6.7% ka weight tha, jis ne 8.2% ka decline show kia. Isme Non-Metallic minerals (-12% YoY), Beverages (-8.2% YoY), Iron & Steel (-1.6% YoY), aur Automobile sectors (-58.3% YoY) mein bhi decline dekha gaya.
