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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens to $3.94 Billion in July 2026

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens to $3.94 Billion in July 2026
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At a glance

  • Trade deficit reached $3.94 billion in July 2026, a 25% year-on-year increase.
  • Exports for the month were $2.93 billion, while imports stood at $6.88 billion.
  • The data was released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for FY 2026-27.

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Pakistan's trade balance for the first month of the 2026-27 fiscal year shows a significant deficit. Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates that in July 2026, the trade gap reached $3.94 billion. This represents a 25% increase from the $3.15 billion deficit recorded in July 2025. The widening gap is attributed to imports of $6.88 billion outpacing exports of $2.93 billion.

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Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $3.94 billion in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

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Trade Deficit Surges 25% in the First Month of the New Fiscal Year | Economy Matters

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