Pakistan economic indicators show rising exports and remittances

Pakistan reported a 7.7 percent increase in exports to $8.5 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27. Remittances for the same period reached $10.9 billion, a 14 percent year-on-year increase.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 19.9 percent annually to $719.7 million in the first quarter. While exports grew, imports also increased by 14.1 percent to $17.8 billion. The State Bank of Pakistan recorded foreign exchange reserves at $21.5 billion in October 2026.

Other economic data includes a 32.7 percent increase in agricultural lending and a first-quarter inflation rate of 10.2 percent. The Federal Board of Revenue collected Rs3,286 billion in taxes during the quarter.