PSX KSE-100 Index Drops 3,700 Points as Oil Price Surge and Policy Uncertainty Weigh on Market
Pakistan Stock Exchange declines sharply with KSE-100 losing over 3,700 points as rising global oil prices, shipping disruptions and monetary policy uncertainty pressure investor sentiment
Rising imports widen current account deficit in FY2026 despite strong remittances
Pakistan’s current account recorded a $1.2bn deficit in Jul–Dec FY2026 as import demand increased, while remittances and IT exports continued to support the external account.
LCCI president says 2025 brought stability but structural issues still weigh on Pakistan’s economy
LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol says Pakistan saw gradual economic stability in 2025, but warns that high energy costs, trade deficit and weak investment continue to limit sustainable growth.
Pakistan Records $100 Million Current Account Surplus in November on Strong Remittance Inflows
Pakistan recorded a $100 million current account surplus in November 2025, reversing October’s deficit, largely due to strong remittance inflows despite weak exports and a widening trade deficit.
Pakistan Current Account Sees Mixed Trends as Imports Grow and Remittances Remain Strong
Pakistan’s imports expanded amid improving economic activity during Jul-Nov FY2026, while strong remittances and IT exports continued to cushion the external account despite a wider trade deficit
Pakistan’s External Sector Strengthens as Trade Activity and Remittance Inflows Gain Momentum
Pakistan’s external sector shows rising trade volumes and strong remittance inflows during Jul–Oct FY2026, despite a widening current account deficit driven by higher imports. Export gains, expanding IT services, and growing foreign exchange reserves signal improving external activity.
Exports and Remittances Strengthen Pakistan’s External Sector Stability in FY2026
Pakistan’s external account shows resilience in FY2026 as export performance and rising remittance inflows sustain a stable current account, despite growing imports and modest foreign investment inflows.
Pakistan’s External Account Shows Improvement with Strong Export and Remittance Growth
Pakistan’s external account deficit narrowed in July FY2026 compared to last year, supported by higher exports, rising remittances, and stronger IT inflows, despite an expanding trade deficit due to higher imports of petroleum and food products.