Pakistan's trade gap in July stood at nearly $2.75billion to mark a massive widening compared to the previous months.
According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Pakistan's trade deficit increased by 16 per cent on a monthly basis and 44 per cent on an annual basis.
In July 2025, exports rose, but imports grew at a faster rate. Pakistan has exported goods worth $2.7 billion, while imports reached $5.45 billion during the same period.
The trade gap in July stood at nearly $2.75 billion, to mark a significant widening compared to previous months. Economists warned that sustained high import levels could exert further pressure on the rupee.
They also cautioned that the current account, which was recently in surplus, may return to negative territory if the trend continues.
