ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a major trade milestone in January as monthly exports exceeded $3 billion for the first time, reflecting stronger external demand and easing pressure on the country’s trade balance.
Official data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed exports rose sharply during the month, while imports declined, helping narrow the overall trade gap.
Exports reached around $3 billion, compared with imports of approximately $5.5 billion.
On a month-on-month basis, exports increased by nearly 35 percent, while imports fell by about 5 percent, according to the figures.
For the first seven months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan’s total exports stood at roughly $18 billion, while imports were recorded at about $40 billion.
Economists say the improvement reflects better performance in key export sectors and lower import volumes, providing short-term relief to foreign exchange pressures.
Officials also pointed to rising export receipts as a positive signal for employment generation and broader economic stability, although they cautioned that sustained growth will depend on maintaining competitiveness and managing import demand.
