Pakistan’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a deficit of $649 million in June 2026, reversing the $500 million surplus from May 2026, as per the latest Balance of Payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a significant decline compared to June 2025, when the country had a current account surplus of $220 million.
On a cumulative basis, Pakistan experienced a current account deficit of $139 million during fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), a sharp decline from the $1.838 billion surplus noted in FY25.
The current account balance is a crucial indicator of Pakistan’s external sector, reflecting the difference between earnings from exports, remittances, and other inflows against payments for imports and external obligations. Analysts closely monitor this indicator as it impacts foreign exchange reserves, exchange rate stability, and overall macroeconomic performance.
The State Bank of Pakistan publishes Balance of Payments statistics monthly to shed light on the country’s external financial position. The June figures indicate increased pressure on the external account at the end of FY26, underscoring the need to sustain export growth, remittance inflows, and prudent import management in the upcoming fiscal year.
