FBR Entities PRAL and PSW Identified as Key Sources Behind $11 Billion Trade Data Discrepancy
The Ministry of Commerce and PBS informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce that PRAL and PSW were responsible for an $11 billion trade data discrepancy. The issue stems from procedural reporting gaps and not financial flows, with steps underway to strengthen coordination and improve data transparency.
Pakistan’s $30 Billion Import Reporting Gap Raises Transparency Concerns in Trade Data
A new report reveals a $30 billion gap between import figures recorded by PSW and SBP over five years, raising serious questions about data accuracy. The IMF has called for transparency, and a government committee is investigating the discrepancies to restore market confidence.