Pakistan’s current account posts $100mn surplus in Novemeber 2025

Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $100 million in November 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Wednesday. The deficit follows a deficit of $291 million recorded in October 2025, which was originally reported to be at $112 million , and a surplus of $684 million in November 2024. The surplus came the back of a significantly lower import bill during the month. In November 2025, the country’s total export of goods and services amounted to $3.09 billion, down over 10% as compared to $3.44 billion in the previous month. Meanwhile, total imports clocked in at $5.68 billion during November 2025, a decrease of nearly 12% on a yearly basis, as compared to $6.43 billion in October 2025, according to SBP data. During November 2025, Pakistan’s workers’ remittance inflows clocked in at $3.19 billion , as compared to $3.42 billion in October 2025, reflecting a decrease of 7% on a monthly basis. During the 5MFY26, the current account recorded a cumulative deficit of $812 million, as compared to a surplus of $503 million in the same period last year. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves (excluding CRR/SCRR) rose to $14.68 billion, reflecting a substantial 21% rise year-on-year, indicating stronger external buffers despite ongoing structural pressures on the current account.