Pakistan’s industrial collapse deepens: Investment plunges 46% in 6 years amid policy chaos and energy crisis

Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, once seen as the backbone of its economy, is in deep crisis. Private investment has plunged by nearly half in six years, revealing a rapidly deteriorating industrial base. Experts warn that policy instability, crippling energy costs, and a collapsing currency are pushing the country toward long-term industrial decline, threatening exports, jobs, and overall economic stability.