ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade imbalance with its nine neighboring nations has seen a notable escalation, skyrocketing by 43.22% to $5.328 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY25). This marks a sharp rise from the $3.72 billion deficit recorded during the same period last year.
The primary driver behind this widening gap is the surge in imports from key regional players like China, India, and Bangladesh. Notably, China dominated this trend, with Pakistan’s imports from the country climbing substantially. However, exports to China witnessed a decline, further exacerbating the trade deficit.
