Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 17.5 percent during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued pressure on the country’s external sector as exports declined while imports increased. Read More: Pakistan trade deficit reaches $34.76 billion According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the goods trade deficit reached $34.76 billion during […]
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Pakistan exports to United States rise modestly amid trade shifts
Pakistan’s exports of goods and services to the United States increased slightly during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, supported by steady demand despite pressure on overall external trade performance. According to official data, exports to the US reached $4.634 billion in July-March FY26 compared to $4.543 billion in the same period […]
PSX falls amid global tensions and trade deficit concerns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange came under pressure on Tuesday as selling returned after a brief rally, reflecting investor caution amid rising global tensions and domestic economic concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped sharply in early trade, losing more than 1,300 points before partially recovering later in the session. During trading, the index fell to 162,532.98 […]
IMF urges Pakistan to revise oil prices amid Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan authorities after finalizing key outlines of the 2026–27 budget, while urging more frequent adjustments to oil prices to reflect global market fluctuations. Read More: Govt plans Rs 5 fuel levy hike ahead of IMF deal Pakistan and the IMF have exchanged […]
Trade deficit rises 25% to $25 billion in July-February
Pakistan’s trade deficit significantly increased by 25% to $25.04 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (8MFY26), as compared to the same period of the previous year, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Tuesday. The country’s trade balance, the gap between exports and imports, was recorded […]
National Assembly flags decline in exports, seeks clarity on policy impact
A National Assembly committee on Wednesday voiced concern over the continued decline in Pakistan’s commodity exports, while the commerce ministry defended its policy direction and outlined measures aimed at boosting export performance. Read More: PM announces power tariff cut, incentives for industry, exporters The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Jawed Hanif Khan, met […]
Imports boom exposes Pakistan’s weak export strategy
Pakistan’s import bill surged sharply over the last six months, challenging official claims of export led growth and revealing a growing dependence on foreign goods across multiple sectors. Between July and December 2025, the country imported goods worth thirty four point five billion dollars, while exports remained limited to only fifteen billion dollars during the […]
Trade deficit widens as current account turns negative
Pakistan’s external accounts came under renewed pressure in December 2025 as rising imports and persistent income outflows pushed the current account back into deficit, reversing gains made in earlier months. Read More: Trade deficit surges 24% YoY to $3.7 billion in December 2025 Fresh data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed a current […]
Pakistan’s services exports jump 17% in July–November
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services rose 16.77 per cent during the first five months (July–November) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, buoyed mainly by growth in information technology and related sectors. Read More: Pakistan’s services exports rise 16%, deficit widens Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows that services exports reached $3.833 billion during July–November, up […]
Pakistan’s merchandise exports decline during first half of 2025–26 fiscal year
Pakistan’s merchandise exports dropped to $15.184 billion during the first half of the 2025–26 fiscal year (July–December), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. This represents a decline of 8.7% compared to $16.631 billion in the same period last year. Read More: Pakistan’s non-textile exports drop 16.5% in Q1 FY26 Meanwhile, imports increased by 11.28%, rising from $30.902 […]