Karachi, October 6, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued an official clarification regarding recent reports suggesting revisions in the country’s trade statistics and current account balance.
In a detailed statement released on Monday, the SBP emphasized that its current account balance is primarily based on trade payment data collected from banks across Pakistan. Therefore, the recent revisions made by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to its trade data will not result in major changes to the SBP’s published figures.
The SBP further explained that while minor adjustments in the current account data are a routine part of statistical updates, there will be no substantial revision in the overall current account balance already released. These minor revisions, according to the central bank, are part of the standard data reconciliation process aimed at maintaining transparency and accuracy.
The central bank clarified that its trade data differs from PBS figures because SBP relies on actual financial transactions—payments and receipts—reported by banks, whereas PBS data is based on customs records.
The SBP reiterated its commitment to providing timely, credible, and transparent information on the country’s external sector. This clarification, it added, has been issued in the broader public interest to avoid confusion and ensure accurate understanding of Pakistan’s current account and trade data.