Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Shrinks by 39% in Major Boost for Economy

Islamabad: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by a significant 39 percent in May 2026, providing a positive signal for the country’s economy and strengthening hopes for sustained economic stability.

According to the latest trade statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the sharp decline in the trade gap was driven by higher exports and lower imports during the month.

Sharing the figures on X, Finance Adviser Khurram Shehzad said that Pakistan’s exports increased by 10 percent in May, while imports recorded a substantial 22 percent decline, helping reduce the country’s trade imbalance.

He also noted that inflows through the Roshan Digital Account continue to rise steadily, reflecting growing confidence among overseas Pakistanis.

The finance adviser added that both IT exports and workers’ remittances have maintained an upward trajectory, further supporting the country’s external sector.

Shehzad said the combination of rising exports and falling imports demonstrates that Pakistan is moving in the right economic direction and progressing toward greater financial stability and growth.