KARACHI: Pakistan's economic indicators for June 2026 presented a complex scenario with the nation's current account recording a three-year high monthly deficit of $649 million. Inflation increased to 11.1% during the same period, while the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) index showed a year-on-year decline of 1.0%, settling at 116.1 as per May 2026 figures.

According to JS Global, despite these challenges, there were areas of growth. Remittances continued their upward trend, registering a year-on-year increase of 2.0% to reach $3.5 billion. Additionally, the country's liquid foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise, climbing 26.7% year-on-year to $18.4 billion. On the monetary front, the 6-month average Treasury bill rate rose to 12.1%.

These figures highlight the multifaceted nature of Pakistan's economic landscape, with both positive and negative trends influencing the overall economic outlook.