Pakistan’s trade deficit has recorded a sharp decline of 39% in May 2026, marking a positive development for the country’s external account, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Adviser to the Finance Ministry Khurram Schehzad shared the updated trade figures on social media platform X, highlighting the improvement in country’s external trade balance.
The report shows that Pakistan’s exports increased by 10% during May, while imports dropped significantly by 22%, leading to a substantial reduction in the overall trade gap. Officials said this trend reflects improving macroeconomic indicators in Pakistan.
Khurram Schehzad also noted a continuous rise in inflows through Roshan Digital Accounts, along with steady growth in IT exports and remittances, which are supporting country’s external stability.
He added that the combination of rising exports and falling imports indicates that Pakistan is moving on a path of economic improvement and stability.
