Pakistan's imports from Iran rise 17 percent in first two months of fiscal year

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1. 23 Oct 2026 75% related

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   Pakistan’s crude oil imports rise 12% to 2.78 million tonnes in first quarter of FY27

   Most outlets reported the 12% increase in crude oil imports to 2.78 million tonnes in the first quarter of FY27, with Profit also noting the peak in August and the figures for motor gasoline and furnace oil. ProPakistani led with the percentage increase and volume but provided less detail on the breakdown of other petroleum products.

2. 6 Oct 2026 75% related

   14 outlets · 3 developments

   Pakistan Reports Growth in Goods and Services Exports in Recent Months

   Most outlets highlighted the increase in goods exports in September, with figures ranging from 17.6 percent to 18 percent, citing the Advisor to the Finance Minister. A majority also noted the rise in services exports, particularly in the first two months of the fiscal year, with a 28.89 percent increase to $1.8 billion, driven largely by information technology. While some outlets like Profit provided additional details on specific sectors such as travel services and imports, others like ProPakistani and Associated Press of Pakistan focused more narrowly on the overall export figures.

3. 31 Aug 2026 76% related

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   Pakistan’s oil import bill rises to $1.28 billion in July amid global price increases

   Most outlets led with the increase in Pakistan’s oil import bill to $1.28 billion in July, attributing it to higher global oil prices and disruptions linked to Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. Profit provided additional context, noting the five-month trend, peak in June, and factors such as LNG, freight, and insurance costs. Other excerpts were more concise, with Dunya News and Minute Mirror focusing primarily on the July figure and its connection to global oil price hikes.

4. 6 Aug 2026 72% related

   15 outlets · 4 developments

   Pakistan and Iran agree to boost economic cooperation and finalize FTA

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan and Iran agreed to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement and expand economic cooperation, with a shared target of reaching $10 billion in annual trade. Several emphasized the agreement to keep border crossings open round-the-clock to boost trade. The Nation highlighted the conclusion of the 10th Session of the Joint Trade Committee, while Pakistan Observer noted the reaffirmed commitment to the $10 billion trade target. Business Recorder provided additional details on proposed infrastructure development for a trade corridor.

5. 2 Aug 2026 75% related

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   Pakistan's imports from US rise 39% in FY26

   Most outlets highlighted the significant year-on-year increase in Pakistan’s imports from the US, with ProPakistani using the phrase “explode” to describe the 39% surge to $3.27 billion. BOL News and Dawn also reported the rise but used more measured language such as “surge” and “grew.” Dawn additionally provided broader regional context, noting a 6.52% increase in imports from North America as a whole. While all outlets mentioned the import increase, only Dawn and BOL News included the corresponding export figures to North America.