Exports to central Asia grow modestly

Pakistan’s exports to five central Asian countries (CACs) witnessed a paltry growth of 1.09 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year over the corresponding period last year. Despite the existing prospects, the country’s exports to the region have yet to attain their full potential. Similarly, imports from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries to Pakistan have not increased significantly des­pite regular high-profile visits. In absolute terms, the value of Pakistan’s exports to the five central Asian countries — Kazakhs­tan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tur­kmenistan and Uzbekistan — rose by 1.09pc to $67.11 million in July-October 2024-25 from $66.38m during the same period last year. Imports from the region inc­reased by $39.05m to $43.4m in 4MFY25 from $4.35m during the same period last year.