Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Pakistan recorded a $110 million current account surplus in September 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This is a sharp improvement from the $52 million deficit seen in the same month last year. The positive shift was driven by strong remittance inflows and higher export earnings. These developments signal improving economic stability, at least in the short term.

During September, remittances rose to $3.18 billion, showing an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Exports also grew, reaching $3.43 billion, up almost 5% year-on-year. However, imports remained high at $6.02 billion, showing a 6% increase from September 2024. Despite rising imports, the remittance and export growth helped...