Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 20% YoY to $3.9bn in October 2026

Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 20% YoY to $3.9bn in October 2026

Pakistan’s trade deficit significantly increased by nearly 20% to $3.88 billion in October 2026, as compared to the same month of the previous year, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Friday. The country’s trade balance, the gap between exports and imports, was recorded at a deficit of $3.24 billion in October 2025. The trade deficit expanded year-on-year (YoY) in October 2026, driven by higher imports and a lackl…

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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 20% to $3.88 Billion in October - Pakistan Observer

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Trade Deficit Worsens Again After Poor Exports

Pakistan's trade deficit surged 20% YoY to $3.9 billion in October 2026 as imports outpaced flat exports. Here's what the PBS data means for you.