Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Pakistan's Trade Imbalance Worsens with India and China
Pakistan is buying more goods from India but not selling much back.
This is making Pakistan's trade balance worse.
India has stopped trading with Pakistan after an attack.
Pakistan's trade problems are also growing with China, importing much more than exporting.
Pakistan needs to sell more things to other countries and make trade deals to fix these problems.
Pakistan's imports from India increased while exports remained stagnant.
India banned all trade activities with Pakistan following a terror attack.
Pakistan's trade deficit widened due to higher imports from countries like India and China.
Exports to China declined, deepening the bilateral trade gap.
Pakistan faces pressure to diversify exports and renegotiate trade dynamics.
- Who
- Pakistan and India, as well as China.
- What
- Pakistan's trade imbalance with India and China is worsening.
- When
- In the financial year ending March 2025.
- Where
- Between India and Pakistan, primarily affecting Pakistan.
- Why
- Due to increasing imports and stagnant or declining exports, coupled with diplomatic tensions.
Pakistan's Economic Challenges
India's Stance on Trade
Trade Deficit
Pakistan's Economic Challenges
Increased trade deficit driven by imports.
India's Stance on Trade
Limited exports and trade restrictions by India.
Trade Dependency
Pakistan's Economic Challenges
Dependency on imports from India and China.
India's Stance on Trade
Strained diplomatic relations and trade policies.
- Imports from India (FY25)
- $220.58 million
- Imports from India (FY24)
- $206.89 million
- Exports to India (FY25)
- $1.43 million
- Exports to India (FY24)
- $3.669 million
- Imports from China (FY25)
- $16.312 billion
- Exports to China (FY25)
- $2.476 billion
- Trade Imbalance
- Worsening for Pakistan