Exports Fall 8.70 Percent As Trade Deficit Widens To $19.2 Billion
Pakistan’s merchandise exports declined by 8.70% in the first half of FY2025-26, while imports climbed more than 11%, pushing the trade deficit up by 34.57%
Pakistan’s merchandise exports declined by 8.70% in the first half of FY2025-26, while imports climbed more than 11%, pushing the trade deficit up by 34.57%
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surged by 40.51% during the first five months of FY2025-26, reaching $801.139m, reflecting a sharp rise in consumer electronics demand compared
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.8bn in December 2025 as exports fell sharply and imports accelerated, highlighting persistent strain on the country’s external balance.
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Pakistan’s import bill for agriculture machinery jumped by 21.64% in the first half of the current financial year, signalling rising demand for farm equipment amid
Pakistan’s import bill for agricultural chemicals rose by 9.04% in the first half of the current financial year, reflecting higher spending on farm inputs even
Pakistan’s exports to the United States grew by 5.26% in the first half of FY2026, even as the country’s overall shipments to other markets declined
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