Pakistan’s Exports Slip While Imports Surge in Q1 FY26, Widening Trade Deficit
Pakistan’s exports dropped 3.83 percent in the first quarter of FY26 to USD 7.60 billion, while imports surged 13.49 percent, raising concerns over the widening trade deficit and structural challenges in the export sector.
Pakistan’s Manufacturing Index Holds at 50.1, Signals Strain on Industrial Growth
Pakistan’s HBL Manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.1 in August, signaling fragile industrial growth as inflation, load shedding, global tariffs, and flooding weigh on demand and exports.