Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 8.4 percent in February, reaching $298.1 million, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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The figures show that during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, the country’s trade gap expanded by 25 percent to exceed $25 billion, as imports continued to outpace exports.
In February 2026, exports fell sharply by 25.6 percent to $227.2 million. Cumulatively, export earnings during the July–February period declined by 7.3 percent to $2.046 billion compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, imports in February stood at $525.3 million. Over the eight-month period of the fiscal year, overall import values rose by 8.1 percent.
On a monthly basis, however, imports declined by 9.5 percent, while year-on-year imports were down 1.6 percent, indicating some moderation in external demand pressures.
Economists say the latest data underscores persistent challenges in Pakistan’s external sector, as weakening export performance and structural trade imbalances continue to strain foreign exchange reserves and broader economic stability.
