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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Pakistan reports 26% YoY surge in trade deficit in May 2025
Islamabad, June 4, 2025 – Pakistan has reported that trade deficit rose sharply by 26% year-on-year in May 2025, mainly due to a notable decline in exports.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit soars 55% year-on-year in April 2025
Islamabad, May 2, 2025 — Pakistan has reported a steep year-on-year rise in its trade deficit, which surged by 55% in April 2025, highlighting growing concerns over the country’s external trade balance.
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Pakistan Reports $17.9 Billion Trade Deficit in 9MFY25
Islamabad, April 3, 2025 – Pakistan has reported an increase in its trade deficit, which widened to $17.90 billion during the first nine months (July – March) of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 6.33% in 8MFY25
Islamabad, March 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit has expanded by 6.33% during the first eight months (July – February) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 10% to $19.55 billion 7MFY25
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s exports have experienced a significant boost, rising by 10% to reach $19.55 billion during the first seven months (July – January) of fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s Exports Surge by 10.52% in 1HFY25
Islamabad, January 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s exports witnessed a remarkable growth of 10.52% during the first half (July–December) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to trade data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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