Karachi: Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit and urged the government to take immediate and effective measures to boost exports.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit balloons 25% in first eight months of FY26
Islamabad, March 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 25% to $25.04 billion during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to $20 billion in the same period last year, official data revealed on Monday.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 35% in January 2026, trade deficit narrows sharply
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan exports drop 8.7%, trade deficit widens 34.57% in 1HFY26
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan reported a 8.70% decline in exports, leading to a 34.57% increase in the trade deficit during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 37% as exports fall in 5MFY26
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 37% during the first five months of the fiscal year 2025-26 (July–November) amid a decline in exports and a sharp rise in imports.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit soars 38% in 4MFY26 as exports decline
Islamabad, November 5, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by a massive 38% during the first four months (July–October) of fiscal year 2025–26, driven by rising imports and shrinking exports, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit jumps 35% in Q1 FY26
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July–September 2025), as import payments outpaced export earnings, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 29% in first two months of FY26
Islamabad, September 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded sharply by 29% during the first two months (July–August) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 44% in July 2025
ISLAMABAD, August 6, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in its trade deficit in July 2025, driven largely by a substantial rise in import payments.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit soars to over $26 billion in FY 2024-25
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $26.27 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant 9% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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