According to Al Jazeera, citing data from the State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistani banks made payments totaling $61.7 million for imports from India between July and September 2026, an increase of approximately 69% compared to $36.6 million in the same period last year. This statistic is based on the central bank's import payment records and should not be confused with customs trade data compiled by commodity. The report noted that trade restrictions between India and Pakistan remain in place, with exemptions for pharmaceutical-related products, and the resumption of payments does not mean that bilateral trade has officially and fully resumed.