Continuous currency depreciation in Pakistan leads to persistent trade balance deficit.
The article examines how exchange rates affect trade balances in Pakistan. By analyzing 30 years of data, the researchers found that Pakistan consistently has a negative trade balance. This means the country imports more than it exports, leading to a deficit. The study shows that the exchange rate plays a significant role in this imbalance, with a strong negative correlation between the two. Essentially, Pakistan's trade deficit is influenced by the continuous depreciation of its currency, which makes imports more expensive compared to exports.