Pakistan, June 18 -- KARACHI - Pakistan's current account balance showed a surplus of $1.812 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $1.572 billion in the same period last year. This positive trend reflects stronger external financial flows despite ongoing economic challenges.

However, the current account recorded a deficit of $103 million in May 2025. This follows a surplus of $47 million in April and a larger deficit of $235 million in May 2024, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The trade deficit in goods increased to $24.394 billion between July and May, compared to $19.982 billion last year. Specifically, the deficit in May rose to $3.048 billion, up ...