Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of Pakistan’s declining exports and directed officials to resolve bottlenecks. Senior commerce and industry secretaries met exporters in Karachi to identify challenges affecting trade and industry. The government assured full support to exporters, promising swift action to boost performance.
The meeting at the FPCCI headquarters included exporters from textiles, fruits, vegetables, tourism, and logistics. They highlighted rising energy costs, business expenses, and operational hurdles as key reasons for the export decline. Officials listened to firsthand concerns and noted that escalating energy prices were undermining competitiveness abroad.
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Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul emphasized the prime minister’s personal oversight of export revival efforts. He said direct engagement with stakeholders is a priority to implement reforms quickly. The government plans to address both immediate problems and long-term structural issues affecting industrial performance.
Industries Secretary Saif Anjum announced a new export processing zone on 6,000 acres of Pakistan Steel Mills land. The initiative will provide modern infrastructure, incentives, and facilities to encourage export-oriented manufacturing. Officials also promised to improve market access and efficiency of trade officers abroad.
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FPCCI leaders welcomed the government’s attention but stressed continued follow-up and concrete measures. Officials assured that exporter concerns will be reviewed and incorporated into the broader export revival strategy. Stakeholders hope these steps will restore Pakistan’s global trade competitiveness.