Pakistan posts largest current account surplus of 2026: Khurram Schehzad

Pakistan recorded its largest current account (CA) surplus of 2026, posting a $427 million surplus in February 2026, the highest since March 2025 when it stood at $1.28 billion, Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad posted on X.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Pakistan recorded its largest current account (CA) surplus of 2026, posting a $427 million surplus in February 2026, the highest since March 2025 when it stood at $1.28 billion, Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad posted on X.

He said, this also marks the second consecutive monthly surplus, following a $60 million surplus in January 2026,
signaling continued improvement in Pakistan’s external sector.

The back-to-back surpluses reflect strong remittance inflows, improving value-added exports, and disciplined imports (growth-driven), strengthening macroeconomic stability and easing pressure on external financing.

Though challenges exist given the regional conflict, however, Pakistan’s stablized external account with adequate
buffers, is a key milestone for sustainable economic recovery and investor confidence, he added.

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