Exports and Remittances Cushion Pakistan’s External Account Despite Wider Deficit
Pakistan’s external account remained supported by rising exports and remittances in Jul-Aug FY2026, though a wider current account deficit highlights pressures from imports and service trade imbalances.
Pakistan’s External Account Shows Improvement with Strong Export and Remittance Growth
Pakistan’s external account deficit narrowed in July FY2026 compared to last year, supported by higher exports, rising remittances, and stronger IT inflows, despite an expanding trade deficit due to higher imports of petroleum and food products.