The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed a staff-level agreement with the government to unlock $1.3 billion under a new climate-focused programme. This follows the successful first review of Pakistan’s existing 37-month economic framework, giving the country access to an additional $1 billion.
But these numbers alone aren’t the full story. What this agreement really signals is renewed international confidence in Pakistan’s economy. As the IMF noted, the country has made “significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and rebuilding confidence.”
This progress is already visible in two areas that matter deeply to investors: inflation control and GDP growth. Together, they reflect a more stable economic climate—exactly the kind of foundation that overseas investors look for when making real estate decisions.
One Homes, a British investment group with developments across Islamabad and Lahore, is creating investment-ready real estate built for this next phase of economic stability.
The Consistent Drop in Inflation
Inflation had dropped to 1.5% in February 2025. This marked the lowest rate in nearly a decade. The decline has been consistent since mid-2023, when the inflation peaked at 40%.
The IMF-backed framework has helped guide this shift by supporting policies aimed at fiscal discipline, monetary stability, and tighter controls on public spending. According to the Ministry of Finance, inflation is expected to stay between 1% and 1.5% in March, continuing a positive trend.
Why this matters: lower inflation improves purchasing power, reduces the cost of borrowing, and creates a better environment for homebuyers and investors. It makes long-term investment—especially in real estate—more predictable and secure.
Growth Is Gaining Momentum
The same IMF-led stability efforts are supporting GDP recovery. New figures from Pakistan’s National Accounts Committee show stronger-than-expected results:
- Q2 GDP growth has been revised up to 1.73%
- Q1 GDP growth was upgraded from 0.92% to 1.34%
- Full-year GDP is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5%
Much of this growth has been driven by stronger performance in the services sector. And as GDP rises, it typically supports urban development, increases employment, and builds confidence in high-value sectors like real estate.
Confidence Extends to Global Trade
Pakistan’s non-textile exports also rose by 2.38% in the first eight months of FY25, reaching $9.89 billion. Trade performance like this adds another layer of stability and supports foreign currency reserves—crucial for keeping long-term inflation under control and sustaining investor confidence.
A Stable Economy Means Stronger Real Estate
The IMF agreement is not just about economic signals—it has real-world effects. When inflation is low, GDP is rising, and exports are stable, investor confidence grows. For overseas Pakistanis, this creates an opening to invest in property that is both secure and income-generating.
At One Homes, we are building projects designed for this moment. Whether it’s the hotel apartments of Amaya Panoramas or the resort-style living of One Canal Road, our developments offer dollar-linked rental returns, full management, and peace of mind. We are here to make that journey easy, secure, and rewarding.
