ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports fell by 3.83 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, raising concerns among policymakers about weakening international demand and the potential slowdown in external orders.

The decline in exports has continued for the second consecutive month of FY26, with September marking the fifth month of contraction in the last six. While July saw a brief recovery with a marginal increase in export proceeds, the overall trend points to a challenging trade environment.

Exporters are facing pressures from subdued global markets and the high cost of doing business, particularly in the textile sector, where producers have cited escalating expenses as a major concern.

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