Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Rises To $3.98 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $3.98 billion in July 2026, up 26.1% year on year, as imports rose 18.9% while exports increased 10.4%.
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’s Petroleum Import Bill Drops 13% YoY in February 2026
SBP data shows a significant decline in Pakistan’s petroleum and fertilizer imports for February 2026, while vegetable product imports saw a robust 28% increase.
Pakistan’s Ore and Mineral Exports Surge 62% in February 2026
Provisional SBP data shows Pakistan’s total exports reached $2.48 billion in February 2026, highlighted by a dramatic rise in mineral shipments and robust rice exports.
Pakistan Records $594 Million Current Account Deficit in Q1 FY26 Despite September Surplus
Pakistan posted a current account deficit of $594 million in the first quarter of FY26 despite achieving a surplus in September, reflecting ongoing trade imbalances alongside stronger remittances and export growth.