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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens nearly fivefold in September KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit widened nearly fivefold to $356 million in September from $73 million in August, the central bank said on Friday, as rising imports outpaced growth in exports and remittances, putting renewed pressure on the country’s external finances. The deterioration marks a reversal from a $133 million surplus in September last year and comes after Pakistan recorded several monthly surpluses earlier in 2026. A widening trade gap could raise concerns about the su
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