Pakistan Trade Deficit With Neighbours Jumps 39% in First Five Months of FY2025-26
Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries surged by over 39% to $6.221 billion in the first five months of FY2025-26, driven by falling exports to China and Afghanistan and rising regional imports, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan’s Financial Business Sector Leads October FDI with Nearly $80 Million Inflows
Pakistan records strong foreign investment momentum in October 2025, with the financial business sector attracting the highest net FDI while key sectors show mixed inflows and divestments across the first four months of FY26.
Ordinary Pakistanis Now Hold Nearly Half of All Bank Deposits, SBP Data Reveals
Personal deposits in Pakistan’s banking system have reached over Rs16 trillion, making up nearly half of total deposits. The shift underscores households’ growing role in financial stability.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $2.22 Billion in Profits from Pakistan in FY25: SBP Report
The State Bank of Pakistan reported $2.22 billion in profit repatriation by foreign investors for FY25, reflecting sustained activity in manufacturing and energy sectors, while financial sector returns declined. The figures highlight investor confidence and are monitored under SBP’s broader external account management framework.