Pakistan’s exports crossed $3 billion for the first time in January 2026, marking a historic trade milestone. Exports reached $3.1 billion during the month as import levels declined. Consequently, the monthly trade deficit narrowed by nearly 29 percent. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, exports surged by 35 percent in January 2026. They also […]
Pakistan imports
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 […]
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 […]
ECC removes import ban on luxury items
The coalition government removed the import restrictions on non-essential and luxury goods on Thursday, but the prohibitions on the import of fully assembled cars, cell phones, and home appliances will still be in effect. According to the Ministry of Finance, the decision was made during the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), which was presided over by […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit swells by 34%
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 34 per cent in the outgoing fiscal year (FY2020-21) since last year, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed. During the fiscal year 2020-21, the trade deficit widened by 34.10 percent to $31.05 billion from $23.15 billion during the July-June period of the fiscal year 2019-20, […]