Pakistan achieved a current account surplus of $427 million in February 2026, the highest since March 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks the second consecutive monthly surplus, following $68 million (revised to $60 million) in January, signaling a steady improvement in the country’s external sector.
Despite this monthly gain, Pakistan’s cumulative current account balance for July–February FY26 showed a deficit of $700 million, compared to a $479 million surplus in the same period last year.
Finance Minister’s advisor Khurram Shehzad highlighted that February’s surplus reflects strong remittance inflows, growth in value-added exports, and disciplined import management. These factors have contributed to strengthening macroeconomic stability and easing pressure on external financing.
He noted that while regional tensions continue to pose challenges, Pakistan’s stabilized external account with adequate reserves marks a key step toward sustainable economic recovery. The back-to-back surpluses are seen as boosting investor confidence and supporting the country’s long-term economic resilience.
This performance underscores Pakistan’s efforts to balance external accounts, improve export competitiveness, and maintain financial stability amid global and regional uncertainties.
