Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural products, food items and value-added goods. The prime minister was talking to Minister of State of Qatar on Foreign Trade Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed who called on him during his […]
Exports
ICCI for adopting proactive trade diplomacy to boost exports
President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has urged the government to formulate a comprehensive National Export Strategy coupled with proactive trade diplomacy to enhance Pakistan’s global competitiveness, diversify export destinations, and strengthen value-added manufacturing. Talking to a delegation of exporters here on Saturday, he stated that Pakistan’s export sector possesses […]
Textile exports increase 1.25% to $10.9bn during Jul-Jan 2025-26
Textile exports witnessed an increase of 1.25 percent during the first seven months of the fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the same months of last year (2024-25). The overall textile exports from the country were recorded at $10.904 billion during July-January 2025-26 against the exports of $10.770 billion during July-January 2024-25, the latest data […]
National Assembly flags decline in exports, seeks clarity on policy impact
A National Assembly committee on Wednesday voiced concern over the continued decline in Pakistan’s commodity exports, while the commerce ministry defended its policy direction and outlined measures aimed at boosting export performance. Read More: PM announces power tariff cut, incentives for industry, exporters The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Jawed Hanif Khan, met […]
Medical, precision instruments exports to China surge to over $11 million
Pakistan’s exports of medical, surgical, and precision instruments to China exceeded $11.41 million in 2025, reflecting the steady expansion of bilateral trade in higher-value manufacturing segments, according to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). GACC data showed that medical and veterinary instruments and appliances […]
Gulfood: Ahsan urges value-added exports to achieve self-reliance
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need for value addition and export expansion to achieve economic self-reliance, saying the government was prioritizing export-led growth under Uraan Pakistan, during his visit to the Pakistan Pavilion at Gulfood 2026. “We are committed to promoting productivity, quality and innovation so […]
Textile exporters seek relief amid cost pressures
Textile exporters have urged the government to announce a comprehensive relief package, citing uncompetitive energy prices, high taxes and elevated financing costs that are undermining Pakistan’s ability to compete in global markets. Read More: Textile exports increase 0.90% to $9.16bn during Jul-Dec A large delegation of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) met Finance Minister […]
Value addition key to unlocking Pakistan critical minerals exports
Pakistan must move beyond export raw critical minerals and focus on processing and value addition to boost foreign exchange earnings and achieve sustainable economic growth, according to a policy note issued by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA). Read More: The National Interest highlights reforms in Pakistan’s mineral sector The policy note followed […]
Minister stresses sustainable growth for economic transformation
Pakistan’s ambition to become a trillion-dollar economy depends on the alignment of policy, capital, industry and institutions, Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Thursday, warning that fragmented efforts cannot deliver sustainable growth. Read More: ‘Industrialization vital for sustainable growth‘ Speaking at the 8th Pakistan Leadership Conversation in Islamabad, the minister emphasised […]
High business costs erode Pakistan regional competitiveness
The costs of doing business in Pakistan is around 34 per cent higher than in comparable regional economies, creating a serious competitiveness challenge for local industry, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan’s weak tax system costs Rs3.4tr: IMF In a statement, the forum warned that elevated operating costs had significantly weakened the ability […]