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external account pressure

Widening trade gap increases pressure on Pakistan economy

May 7, 2026 by maleeha zahid

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 […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: balance of payments, external account pressure, foreign exchange reserves, import surge Pakistan, latst, Pakistan trade deficit, rupee stability concerns

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