Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 5:22 PM

Pakistan's trade deficit rose sharply by 30% in August 2025, reaching $2.87 billion. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics revealed the deficit stood at $2.20 billion in August 2024. This increase reflects a rise in imports and a drop in exports. Despite the surge, the deficit shrank 9% compared to July 2025. This shows some short-term improvement, but overall the trade gap remains high.

Exports declined 12.5% year-on-year to $2.42 billion in August 2025. In contrast, imports climbed over 6% to $5.29 billion during the same period. The widening gap between exports and imports pushed the trade deficit higher. The growing import bill puts more pressure on Pakistan's economy. It highlights the...