Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion Amid Export Slump
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals a 22.65% surge in the trade deficit during the first nine months of FY26 as imports double export values.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion in First Nine Months of FY26
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a 22.65% increase in the trade deficit during 9MFY26 as exports decline and import costs rise amid global pressures.
Pakistan Exports Cross $3bn, Trade Deficit Narrows 28.5% in January 2026
Pakistan’s exports crossed the $3 billion mark for the first time in January 2026, while the trade deficit narrowed by 28.53% month-on-month, supported by rising exports and falling imports.
Pakistan Records Unexpected 5.7% Growth in Q4 on Industrial Rebound
Pakistan has reported an unexpected 5.7% economic growth in the last quarter of FY25, driven by strong performance in the industrial sector and major revisions in key economic indicators, signaling resilience despite tight fiscal conditions.