Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:08 AM

Pakistan's current account posted a deficit of $254 million in July 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Tuesday. The deficit follows a surplus of $328 million recorded in June 2025 and compares with a deficit of $350 million in July 2024. Pakistan closed FY25 with a $2.1-billion current account surplus, its first in 14 years, largely supported by a 27% jump in workers' remittances to $38.3 billion. The July 2025 deficit, however, indicates that sustaining a positive trend will depend on continued strength in remittances, stable exports, and controlled import demand. In June 2025, the country's total export of goods and services amounted to $3.33 billion, up 8%...