The country's exports increased by 13.45 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding months of last year.

According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, exports during July-October (2024-25) were recorded at 10.880 billion dollars against 9.590 billion dollars during July-October (2023-24).

On the other hand, imports into the country also went up by 5.17 percent by growing from 16.977 billion dollars last year to 17.854 billion dollars during the first four months of the current year.

Based on the figures, the trade deficit during the months under review was recorded at 6.974 billion dollars against the deficit of 7.387 billion dollars last year, showing a decrease of 5.59 percent.