The State Bank of Pakistan issued a clarification in response to circulating reports that recent revisions to trade data would trigger similar revisions to the central bank’s trade data and current account balance outturns. It said no significant revision is expected to current account balance data already published by SBP. SBP explained that its trade data is computed mainly using trade payments data received from banks, rather than relying directly on revised trade statistics. It added that minor revisions may continue in line with established practice.
State Bank of Pakistan 2025-10-06
State Bank of Pakistan clarifies that revisions to trade statistics will not materially change its published current account outturns
The State Bank of Pakistan clarified that recent revisions to trade data will not significantly affect the central bank's trade data and current account balance figures. SBP emphasized that its trade data is primarily based on trade payments data from banks, not directly on revised trade statistics, and minor revisions may occur as per usual practice.