Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $459 million in May 2026, marking a significant turnaround from the $276 million deficit reported in April. The improvement strengthened the country’s external sector position and reflected the combined impact of rising remittances, lower import payments and relatively stable economic conditions during the month. A major contributor to […]
Trade deficit
Government targets $42.4bn in remittance
The government has set an ambitious remittance target of $42.4 billion for fiscal year 2026-27, banking on strong inflows from overseas Pakistanis to support the economy and help manage a widening current account deficit. According to budget projections, the government expects the current account deficit (CAD) to rise to $3.6 billion in FY27, equivalent to […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 17.5 percent
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 17.5 percent during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued pressure on the country’s external sector as exports declined while imports increased. Read More: Pakistan trade deficit reaches $34.76 billion According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the goods trade deficit reached $34.76 billion during […]
Pakistan exports to United States rise modestly amid trade shifts
Pakistan’s exports of goods and services to the United States increased slightly during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, supported by steady demand despite pressure on overall external trade performance. According to official data, exports to the US reached $4.634 billion in July-March FY26 compared to $4.543 billion in the same period […]
PSX falls amid global tensions and trade deficit concerns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange came under pressure on Tuesday as selling returned after a brief rally, reflecting investor caution amid rising global tensions and domestic economic concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped sharply in early trade, losing more than 1,300 points before partially recovering later in the session. During trading, the index fell to 162,532.98 […]
IMF urges Pakistan to revise oil prices amid Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan authorities after finalizing key outlines of the 2026–27 budget, while urging more frequent adjustments to oil prices to reflect global market fluctuations. Read More: Govt plans Rs 5 fuel levy hike ahead of IMF deal Pakistan and the IMF have exchanged […]
Trade deficit rises 25% to $25 billion in July-February
Pakistan’s trade deficit significantly increased by 25% to $25.04 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (8MFY26), as compared to the same period of the previous year, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Tuesday. The country’s trade balance, the gap between exports and imports, was recorded […]
National Assembly flags decline in exports, seeks clarity on policy impact
A National Assembly committee on Wednesday voiced concern over the continued decline in Pakistan’s commodity exports, while the commerce ministry defended its policy direction and outlined measures aimed at boosting export performance. Read More: PM announces power tariff cut, incentives for industry, exporters The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Jawed Hanif Khan, met […]
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 […]
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 […]