Pakistan, June 4 -- Pakistan's trade deficit widened by 17.5 percent during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued pressure on the country's external sector as exports declined while imports increased.

Read More: Pakistan trade deficit reaches $34.76 billion

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the goods trade deficit reached $34.76 billion during July-May FY26, compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The widening gap highlights the country's ongoing dependence on imported goods, machinery and raw materials.

The statistics showed that imports increased by 5.94 percent to $62.66 billion during the period under review. Meanwhile, exports fell by 5.6 perce...