Pakistan’s Services Trade Deficit Reaches $286 Million in August as Imports Exceed Exports
Pakistan recorded a $286 million services trade deficit in August 2026, while services exports rose 28.8% year-on-year to $872 million, according to SBP data.
Pakistan Maintains Broad External Stability As Remittances And Foreign Investment Support External Account
Pakistan’s external account remained broadly balanced in FY2026, supported by record remittances, foreign direct investment and stable exports despite a wider trade deficit.
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.