Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan has updated its import data after identifying discrepancies worth billions of dollars. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics completed the revision to meet an International Monetary Fund requirement. The changes cover import figures on both monthly and annual bases. According to reports, the revisions could reach $30 billion over certain periods.

The data changes could significantly affect Pakistan's gross domestic product figures. Therefore, the PBS has incorporated revised import figures into several important economic sectors. The move aims to improve consistency across national economic statistics. It also seeks to strengthen the reliability of trade and economic data.

The discrepancies emerged after offici...