Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
Pakistani Rupee Gains Ground as State Bank Relaxes Export Rules
The Pakistani rupee strengthened to PKR 282.22 against the US dollar after the State Bank of Pakistan removed a key restriction on exporters, boosted by strong remittances but tempered by rising imports.