Net exports remain negative
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has revealed that Pakistan’s net exports remained negative, underscoring the persistent need to strengthen export capacity and diversify the country’s export base. According to the survey, trade openness—measured as the ratio of exports and imports to GDP—stood at around 30 percent, indicating significant potential for deeper integration into global markets. The exchange rate remained largely stable during the fiscal year, recorded at Rs 280.65 per US dollar compared to Rs 279.35 last year, reflecting a marginal depreciation of just 0.5 percent.