Pakistan’s Current Account Turns Positive with $110 Million Surplus in September

In a positive turn for Pakistan’s economy, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a current account surplus of $110 million for the month of September 2025.

According to SBP’s latest data, imports stood at $5.02 billion, while exports totaled $2.63 billion during the month. Despite the trade deficit of $2.39 billion, the country managed to maintain an overall surplus due to strong inflows from overseas Pakistanis.

The report noted that the services sector deficit amounted to $198 million, while the combined trade, services, and income deficit reached $3.26 billion.

For the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (July–September), Pakistan’s current account remained in a deficit of $594 million, reflecting a gradual improvement compared to the same period last year.

During these three months, exports totaled $7.9 billion, while imports were recorded at $15.43 billion, leaving a trade gap of $7.53 billion. The SBP also confirmed that workers’ remittances reached $9.53 billion in the quarter, helping to stabilize the external account.

Economists see this surplus as a small but encouraging step towards restoring economic stability amid Pakistan’s ongoing fiscal challenges.