Economic recovery gathers pace, industrial growth accelerating: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday said the industrial growth in the country was accelerating as economic recovery gathered pace.

In a tweet, the minister said large scale manufacturing grew by 5.46% in July to October 2020 as compared to same period last year.

Industrial growth accelerates as economic recovery gathers pace. Large scale manufacturing grew by 5.46% in July to October 2020 vs same period last year. Growth in October was even higher at 6.66% vs October last year.

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) December 15, 2020

“Growth in October was even higher at 6.66% compared to October last year,” he added.