Finance Minister Applauds Consumer Confidence Survey Results

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb acknowledged the findings of the IPSOS Consumer Confidence Survey for Q2 2025. He characterized the results as a “strong affirmation” of Pakistan’s improving economic situation and increasing public confidence in the government’s financial strategies.

According to the survey data, 42% of those surveyed expressed the belief that Pakistan is progressing positively. This represents the highest such level recorded in the last six years. Furthermore, perceptions of economic robustness have reached their most favorable point since August 2019.

Notably, for the first time since IPSOS started monitoring consumer sentiment, optimism has exceeded pessimism. The minister described this as a “key psychological shift” among the populace.

“These encouraging statistics demonstrate the effect of our focused macroeconomic strategy implemented over the preceding 14 months,” Aurangzeb stated. “Our efforts have been dedicated to stabilizing price increases, reinforcing the exchange rate, increasing foreign reserves, and enhancing fiscal responsibility.”

Consumer confidence in making significant acquisitions and investments has reportedly doubled relative to the same period last year, indicating that households are attaining greater financial stability.

He further noted that sentiment regarding job security has reached its highest point since 2019, attributing this development to the government’s policies aimed at fostering economic expansion.

The Finance Minister also emphasized that the rise in positive sentiment is evident across both urban and rural areas, with considerable advancements observed among women and younger demographics, suggesting a “broad-based economic turnaround.”

He attributed the enhanced economic outlook to the government’s initiatives to encourage private sector development, grow exports, broaden social safety programs, and advance financial accessibility.

Aurangzeb affirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability and expediting essential structural adjustments.

“The IPSOS survey results serve as a timely validation of our economic course and a clear indication that Pakistan is firmly on the path to recovery and greater economic resilience,” he concluded.