Pakistan, May 17 -- Pakistan's exports took a significant hit in April 2025, while imports saw a sharp rise during the same month, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Exports in April amounted to $2.18 billion, a 17.66% decrease from March 2025 and a 7.36% drop from April 2024. This decline highlights a concerning trend, despite some growth in the first ten months of the fiscal year.

From July to April 2024-25, Pakistan's total exports reached $26.9 billion, marking a 6.40% increase from the previous year. While this shows a slight overall increase, the sharp drop in April signals potential challenges in sustaining export growth.

Key export commodities for April 2025 included knitwear ($93.4 millio...