Pakistan’s import bill surges 23% to $6bn in September
Pakistan’s import bill climbed to $6.17bn in September 2026, up by 22.65% YoY from $5.03bn in September 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. On a monthly basis, total imports as per BOP increased by 12.98% compared to $5.4
October 19, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s import bill climbed to $6.17bn in September 2026, up by 22.65% YoY from $5.03bn in September 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. On a monthly basis, total imports as per BOP increased by 12.98% compared to $5.46bn in August 2026. In September 2026, the Petroleum group remained the major import item, accounting for 25.40% of the total imports. The import...