Record remittances cushion external account, but widening trade gap pushes balance back into deficit
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Record Remittances Push Pakistan’s Current Account Into Surplus in May 2026
Current account posts $459 million surplus as remittances hit all-time high
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s current account swung to a surplus of $459 million in May 2026, reversing a deficit of $276 million recorded in April, as record-high remittances and lower imports strengthened the country’s external position.
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Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account surplus in March 2026
KARACHI, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, according to balance of payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, reflecting an improvement from the previous month despite ongoing regional tensions.
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Pakistan achieves $427M current account surplus in February 2026
Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $427 million in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday. This marks the largest monthly surplus since March 2025, when the country recorded $1.28 billion, highlighting improving external sector performance.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens $812 million; surplus of $100 million in November
Karachi, December 17, 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday that the country’s current account deficit widened to $812 million during the first five months (July–November) of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared to a surplus of $503 million in the same period last year.
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Pakistan achieves $2.11 billion current account surplus in FY25
Karachi, July 18, 2025 – In a major economic milestone, Pakistan has registered a current account surplus of $2.11 billion for the fiscal year 2024–25, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan records $1.88 billion current account surplus in 10MFY25
Karachi, May 16, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a notable turnaround in its external sector by posting a current account surplus of $1.88 billion during the first ten months (July to April) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan Breaks Record with March Current Account Surplus
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — In a significant boost to its economic outlook, Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly current account surplus in March 2025, signaling improved external sector stability.
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Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus Reaches $691M in 8MFY25
Karachi, March 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account remained in surplus, recording an impressive $691 million during the first eight months (July–February) of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan Records $682 Million Current Account Surplus in 7MFY25
Karachi, February 18, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $682 million during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–January), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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