Pakistan, June 12 -- The livestock sector in the country recorded about 3.75 per cent growth during the fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to the corresponding period of the last year.

According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, which was launched here on Thursday, the sector has experienced steady growth, with its gross value addition increasing from Rs6,004 billion in FY 2025 to Rs 6,229 billion in fiscal year 2026, reflecting a growth of 3.75 per cent.

According to the survey, the cattle population during the fiscal year 2025-26 was estimated at 61.96 million, buffalo at 49.1 million and sheep at 33.5 million.

Meanwhile, goat population was estimated at 91.8 million and camels at 1.2 million, whereas the poultry sector, which...