Pakistan posts $328m current account deficit in July

PSX Update • Aug 18, 2026

Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $328 million in July 2026, compared with a surplus of $500 million in May and a deficit of $814 million in June, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

August 18, 2026 (MLN):  Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $328 million in July 2026, marking a sharp deterioration from the $814 million deficit recorded in June, according to the latest balance of payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The current account deficit stood at $384 million when excluding official transfers , indicating that official inflows provided some support to...