Gallup survey shows dip in private sector confidence in 2026

LAHORE: Pakistan’s private sector confidence has deteriorated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with a majority of businesses reporting worsening conditions amid rising energy costs and spillover effects of regional geopolitical tensions, according to a survey released by Gallup Pakistan. The 17th quarterly Gallup Business Confidence Survey, conducted in April 2026, based on responses from 510 businesses across the country, shows a broad-based decline across all key indicators — current p...

By [email protected] (Khalid Hasnain)