Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan will become the world’s sixth-largest economy before 2050, more than 25 years ahead of the timeline projected by Goldman Sachs.

Speaking at the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026 in Islamabad on Friday, the prime minister referred to Goldman Sachs’ assessment that Pakistan would reach the position by 2075. However, he said he believed the country could achieve the milestone before 2050.

Shehbaz acknowledged that the road ahead would be difficult, with several economic challenges along the way. He stressed that Pakistan must remain determined and continue working towards its goals despite setbacks.

He said the country should rest when necessary but never give up, adding that this approach would help Pakistan establish itself among the world’s leading economies.