Islamabad, 16 May, 2025: In April 2025, Pakistan’s recorded a current account surplus of $12 million, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
This development comes as a positive turn in the midst of country challenging economic period and reflects an improvement in the country external financial outlook.
In April, the country exports valued at $2.61 billion whereas imports reached out to $5.23 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $2.62 billion.
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Despite this gap, a current account surplus was recorded, largely supported by significant remittance inflows from overseas Pakistanis.
According to SBP, remittances in April amounted to $3.18 billion, which helped offset the trade imbalance. The surplus signals improved external financing and foreign currency management during the month.
In terms of trade figures, cumulative figures for July to April show total exports at $27.27 billion while imports were recorded at $48.61 billion.
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This led to a trade deficit of $21.34 billion over the first ten months of the fiscal year. However, during the same period remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis contributed significantly, with inflows reaching $31.21 billion, providing vital support to the country’s economy.
The central bank further reported that the overall deficit in trade, services, and income for the 10-month period stood at $30.96 billion.
Still, the strong inflow of remittances helped narrow the current account gap and provided temporary relief amid inflation and financial pressures.
