Pakistan’s exports to nine regional countries reached $357 million in July, showing a 5.10% increase from the previous year. The rise was driven by higher shipments to China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. This data comes from the State Bank of Pakistan and reflects early trends for the current fiscal year. Despite the overall growth, exports […]
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Pakistan’s trade deficit rises 44% in first month of FY26
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 44.16% in July 2025, the first month of the current fiscal year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the deficit reached $2.752 billion. This marks a sharp increase both on a yearly and monthly basis. The growing gap between imports and exports raises concern among economists. Exports showed some […]
Pakistan’s US tariff deal boosts exports
The Finance Ministry announced that the new tariff agreement with the US will help boost Pakistan’s exports. The deal will lower tariffs on Pakistani goods entering the US market to 19 percent. This change aims to improve Pakistan’s trade flows and open new opportunities for various sectors. The ministry praised the US decision as balanced […]
Pakistan’s exports to Europe jump 7.44% in FY25
Pakistan’s exports to European countries rose sharply in the fiscal year 2025. The total export value reached $8.86 billion, up 7.44% from $8.25 billion last year. This growth shows a strong recovery after last year’s decline. Experts say rising demand for textiles and clothing in key European markets helped boost trade. The data comes from […]
Pakistan-Afghan trade booms with 39% surge in exports
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan saw a major boost in fiscal year 2024-25, growing by 38.68%. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, exports reached $773.89 million, compared to $558.03 million in the previous year. This rise highlights growing trade ties between the two countries. Pakistan continues to expand its regional trade amid efforts to stabilize […]
US tops Pakistan’s exports in FY25
The United States remained Pakistan’s top export destination in fiscal year 2024–25, with exports surging to $6.028 billion, marking a 10.7% increase over the previous year’s figure of $5.444 billion. This rise reflects strong US demand for Pakistani textiles, rice, and other key export items, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. China ranked second with exports […]
Jam Kamal unveils $60bn export plan with reforms, digital push, and private sector backing
Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has announced an ambitious plan to raise Pakistan’s exports to $60 billion by 2030. While addressing the National Assembly, he presented the new Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2024–30, built on consultations with 17 sectoral councils. He stressed that the plan is realistic, backed by data, and designed to […]
Pakistan’s exports fall 17.66% in april as imports surge by 16.22%
Pakistan’s exports took a significant hit in April 2025, while imports saw a sharp rise during the same month, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Exports in April amounted to $2.18 billion, a 17.66% decrease from March 2025 and a 7.36% drop from April 2024. This decline highlights a […]
Pakistan’s exports rise 6.25% in FY2024-25, showing positive trade momentum
Pakistan’s exports grew by 6.25% year-on-year to $26.859 billion during the first ten months (July to April) of fiscal year 2024–25. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), this compares to $25.278 billion during the same period last year. However, the rise in exports was not enough to offset a larger increase […]
Trump tariffs threaten Pakistan’s exports and jobs, warns economic report
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has raised alarms about potential US tariffs on Pakistani products. Although these tariffs have been temporarily suspended, PIDE warns that their eventual implementation could severely harm Pakistan’s export sector. The think tank predicts a possible 20-25% decline in exports to the United States, costing the economy between $1.1 […]