Negative effects of Middle East situation on Pakistani economy start to appear

More than 1.20 billion dollars decrease in country's exports recorded compared to last fiscal year

Islamabad: Negative effects of Middle East situation on Pakistani economy have started to appear.

More than 1.20 billion dollars decrease in country's exports has been recorded compared to last fiscal year, while in fiscal year 2025-26 Pakistan's total export volume remained 30.80 billion dollars.

According to statistics, in fiscal year 2025-26 Pakistan's total exports decreased from 32 billion dollars to 30.80 billion dollars. Highest decrease of 1.02 billion dollars was recorded in rice exports.

Apart from that, exports of textile, sugar and other agricultural products have also been affected. Along with this, 100 million dollars decrease was recorded in Pakistani exports to Gulf countries, while exports to Central Asia and Afghanistan saw decrease of up to 59 percent.

According to officials, trade and transportation costs have been affected due to tension in region. Efforts are underway by government to reduce energy prices and taxes.