Pakistan’s trade with neighboring countries has experienced a significant imbalance, with imports rising sharply, particularly from China, India, and Bangladesh. Despite this, exports to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have shown growth, helping to partially offset the overall trade loss. The country’s total exports have increased, but the share of exports to regional partners remains small. The trade imbalance is largely driven by a surge in imports, especially from China.
State Bank Data Shows Pakistan’s Trade Loss Increase Due to High Imports and Low Exports
Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries has surged by 43% to reach $5.33 billion in the first half of FY25. This rise in the trade gap is mainly due…