Pakistan’s external account faces rising pressure as the trade deficit continues to expand, especially with fiscal year-end payments approaching and import demand accelerating. Market experts warn that the situation could further strain foreign exchange reserves if current economic trends persist without corrective measures in the coming months. Financial analysts estimate that the trade deficit could […]
balance of payments
Pakistan’s trade gap widens to $244m
Pakistan’s current account slipped back into deficit in December 2025 due to rising imports and persistent income outflows. The State Bank of Pakistan reported a $244 million deficit. This follows a $98 million surplus in November, signaling external pressures on the economy. The cumulative current account for July–December FY26 showed a $1.17 billion deficit, compared […]
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 receives $3.2bn in remittances in November
Pakistan received $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances in November 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The figure marks a 9.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Analysts say the rise reflects strong support from overseas Pakistanis despite global economic challenges. During the first five months of the current fiscal year […]