Pakistan’s exports rise 14% to $7.87bn in first quarter of FY25

Imports surge by 9.86% to $13.310 billion during the first quarter

Pakistan’s trade deficit expands slightly in first quarter of FY25

Trade gap rises 4.2% to $5.4 billion in the July to September quarter, up from a $5.21 billion deficit recorded in the same period of FY 2023-24

Pakistan, Russia sign first-ever barter trade deal

Over 60 Pakistani companies with an export value of over $500 million participated in the Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum in Moscow

Govt mandates 60% of public sector imports through Gwadar Port

Cabinet forms a committee to oversee routing of wheat, fertilizer, and sugar imports via Gwadar, aiming to boost port operations and reduce costs

India’s basmati rice exports seen surging after floor price removed

New Delhi set to reclaim basmati market share as export restrictions ease, impacting Pakistan's recent gains in the global market

ECC approves export of 40,000 metric tons of sugar to Tajikistan

Committee directs the Ministry of Industries to bring back the finalized sale agreement for review before the implementation 

Cabinet orders 50% of wheat, sugar and fertiliser imports through Gwadar port

A subcommittee will be formed to submit a quarterly report on imports and exports through Gwadar Port

Pakistan’s exports surge by 16% in August, hitting $2.74 billion

Export growth driven by improved international orders and stable exchange rate

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows 20% to $1.68bn in August 

Trade deficit for the July-August FY25 stood at $3.58 billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit with neighbouring countries surges 68% in July

Exports see modest growth, but soaring imports widen trade gap to over $1 billion

Pakistan imports $1.62bn in goods from India despite tense relations 

Imports primarily consist of pharmaceutical raw materials necessary for manufacturing life-saving drugs
Pakistan-Russia flags

SBP asked to consult banks and exporters on trade transaction mechanism with Russia

Ministries instructed to prepare roadmaps ahead of an upcoming high-level visit to Moscow

Pakistan aims to elevate trade with Turkiye to $5 billion

PM directs enhanced facilities for Turkish investors to boost bilateral trade

Russia-China barter trading may begin this autumn: report

Barter trade will allow Moscow and Beijing to circumvent payment issues, currency risks and  Western monitoring of bilateral transactions

Pakistan’s exports rise by 11.8%, trade deficit widens by 19.7% in July

PBS data shows exports decline by 9.77% MoM; imports grow by 15% to $4.25 billion in the first month of FY 2024-25