Pakistan’s trade deficit with its nine neighboring countries surged to $1.117 billion during the first 11 months of the 2025 fiscal year. The rise is mainly due to a sharp increase in imports from China, India, and Bangladesh, while exports to these countries fell. This imbalance has caused concern among policymakers and economists alike. Although […]
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Pakistan’s trade deficit with neighbours increases by 36% in FY25
Pakistan’s trade deficit with its nine neighboring countries has risen by 36.09%, reaching $7.36 billion in the first eight months of FY25. This is up from $5.41 billion during the same period last year. Despite higher exports to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, imports from China, India, and Bangladesh have widened the trade gap. Exports […]