BR Research

Current account breather too vulnerable

Published September 20, 2011 Updated September 20, 2011 12:00am

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Pakistans current account balance - key items
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($ mn)                   Jul-Aug FY12   Chg Y/Y   Aug FY12   Chg M/M
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Current account balance       (189)                    (89)
Goods: exports               4,252       23%         2,131        0%
Goods: imports               6,689       14%         3,518       11%
Trade balance               (2,437)       2%        (1,387)      32%
Workers remittances         2,407       40%         1,310       19%
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Source: SBP