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Islamabad: Pakistan is experiencing a historic pace of economic recovery, driven by reforms and initiatives under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), according to the latest Gallup survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time in four years, 61% of respondents rated business performance as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cvery good,\u201d reflecting renewed optimism in the country\u2019s economic outlook. The survey credits this improvement to the government\u2019s economic policies and the SIFC\u2019s role in accelerating development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: CPEC 2.0 aligned with URAAN vision to transform economy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most notable findings is a significant drop in bribery complaints, falling from 34% in the previous quarter to just 15%. Additionally, 46% of participants rated the current government\u2019s performance better than that of the previous administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved energy availability and reduced load shedding were also highlighted as signs of progress. The report suggests that the overall business climate is on an upward trajectory, with most respondents expecting further growth in the months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Islamabad: Pakistan is experiencing a historic pace of economic recovery, driven by reforms and initiatives under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), according to the latest Gallup survey. For the first time in four years, 61% of respondents rated business performance as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cvery good,\u201d reflecting renewed optimism in the country\u2019s economic outlook. The survey credits this improvement to the government\u2019s economic policies and the SIFC\u2019s role in accelerating development. Read: CPEC 2.0 aligned with URAAN vision to transform economy One of the most notable findings is a significant drop in bribery complaints, falling from 34% in the previous quarter to just 15%. Additionally, 46% of participants rated the current government\u2019s performance better than that of the previous administration. Improved energy availability and reduced load shedding were also highlighted as signs of progress. 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