Pakistan’s trade deficit rises 16pc to 14.6 billion dollars in four months

Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by about 16% to $14.6 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year (July-October) compared to $12.6 billion in the same period last year.

According to a document released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit in October 2026 also expanded by 19.7% compared to the same month last year. On a monthly basis, it increased by 10.3% compared to September.

According to the data, Pakistan’s exports increased by 2.2% in October compared to the same month last year, while imports increased by about 12%. In October, the country’s total exports amounted to $2.93 billion and imports amounted to $6.8 billion, resulting in a monthly trade deficit of $3.87 billion.

Compared to September 2026, exports in October increased only by 0.2%. However, the country’s trade deficit widened further due to a significant increase in imports.