Pakistan Trade Deficit Rises 25% in 8 Months

Pakistan trade deficit increased by 25 percent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
The data shows a sharp decline in exports, which pushed the trade gap higher.

The Federal Bureau of Statistics reported that exports fell by 25.6 percent in February on a month-on-month basis.

Officials confirmed that export volume dropped to 2.27 billion dollars in February. This figure showed an 8.7 percent decrease compared to February 2025.

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In January 2026, Pakistan recorded exports of more than 3 billion dollars. However, exports declined sharply in the following month.

The monthly trade deficit increased by 8.4 percent in February. It reached 2.98 billion dollars.

The rising trade gap reflects growing pressure on the country’s external account. Lower exports and higher imports continue to widen the imbalance.

Experts say the government must take urgent steps to boost exports and control imports. They stress that stable trade policies can help reduce the deficit.

The Pakistan trade deficit remains a key economic challenge as the fiscal year continues.