Exports jump 13pc in first five months

Pakis­tan’s merchandise exports slowed in November and fell into the single digit due to a reduction in international demand, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The growth momentum picked pace in July owing to improved orders from the international community and stability in the exchange rate. The exports grew 11.83 per cent in July, followed by 16pc in August, 13.52pc in September, 10.64pc in October and 8.98pc in November. The exports reached $2.80bn in November agai­nst $2.57bn in the corresponding month last year. On a month-on-month basis, exports dipped 5.97pc. In the first five months, export proceeds stood at $13.69bn in July-Nove­mber FY25 against $12.16bn over the corresponding months of last year, showing an increase of 12.57pc.