What kind of trade item price increases were expected to widen Pakistan's import bill trajectory, according to the SBP's August 2026 report?
A
Continued upward trajectory driven by strengthening domestic demand
B
Only agricultural imports
C
A decline in all import categories
D
Only capital goods imports
Correct Answer: Option A — Continued upward trajectory driven by strengthening domestic demand
Explanation:
The SBP's August 2026 Monetary Policy Report projected Pakistan's import trajectory would continue rising, driven by strengthening domestic demand, even as some export segments benefited from higher global commodity prices.