Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Pakistan's current account slipped back into deficit in December 2025 due to rising imports and persistent income outflows. The State Bank of Pakistan reported a $244 million deficit. This follows a $98 million surplus in November, signaling external pressures on the economy.

The cumulative current account for July-December FY26 showed a $1.17 billion deficit, compared with a $957 million surplus last year. The deterioration was driven mainly by trade imbalances. Imports rose sharply to $5.74 billion, while exports remained at $2.75 billion, leaving a wide gap.

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Trade in services added to the deficit. Services exports totaled $936 million, while imports reached $1...