Exports Surge Past $3 Billion as SIFC-Led Reforms Boost Pakistan’s Economy

Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports have recorded a significant increase following economic reforms introduced under the **Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)**, according to the **Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)**.

PBS data shows that in **January**, Pakistan’s exports **exceeded $3 billion for the first time**, while imports declined to nearly **$5.5 billion**. On a monthly basis, exports rose by **35 percent**, whereas imports registered a **5 percent decrease**.

During the first **seven months of the current fiscal year**, total exports stood at **$18 billion**, while imports amounted to **$40 billion**, the data revealed.

The **textile sector** remained the leading contributor to exports, with notable improvement in the **value-added segment**. Exports of **sports goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and engineering products** also showed positive growth.

Officials said that due to these trends, Pakistan’s **trade deficit narrowed to 28 percent in January 2026**, reflecting improving external sector performance.