Modest rise in exports to US, imports surge

Pakistan’s exports to North America advanced 4.65 per cent to $1.826 billion in the July-September quarter of FY27, while imports from the region climbed 60.58 per cent to $841.31 million, Dawn reported, citing State Bank of Pakistan data. The United States accounted for nearly 94 per cent of Pakistan’s North American exports, with shipments there rising 4.44 per cent to $1.716 billion.

Imports from the US increased 45.44 per cent to $659.23 million in the quarter. The report linked the broader import increase to Pakistan’s agreement with the US to buy additional goods, an arrangement aimed at addressing trade imbalances. Exports to Canada rose 7.53 per cent to $109.72 million, while shipments to Latin America grew 118.64 per cent to $21.58 million; exports to Central America were broadly unchanged at $45.27 million.