Pakistan highlights 35% export surge after PM’s reform push

2026-02-06

Pakistan is showcasing signs of economic recovery at the World Governments Summit in Dubai after its exports jumped nearly 35% in January following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s export-led reforms, including lower electricity tariffs for industry and improved financing access for exporters.

Pakistan’s exports rose to $3.06 billion in January 2026 from $2.27 billion in December, marking a month-on-month increase of 34.96%, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Imports fell about 5% to $5.79 billion, helping narrow the trade gap.

Source: Geo News

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