The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) presented a set of proposals to the government for strengthening agricultural production and boosting agro-based exports. PBF Chief Oraniser Ahmad Jawad told media here Sunday that in view of the repeated floods, climate shocks, and financial stress faced by farmers and exporters, the PBF strongly recommends that the normal tax […]
Exports
Shehbaz seeks faster tax refunds to support exporters amid declining shipments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed concerned departments to ensure swift payment of tax refunds to exporters, warning that delays would not be tolerated as Pakistan grapples with a prolonged dip in merchandise exports. Chairing a meeting on export promotion in Islamabad on Wednesday, the premier emphasized the importance of institutional reforms, enhanced facilitation, and […]
PM Shehbaz orders expedited reforms to boost exports
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed to expedite institutional reforms regarding increase in exports and provision of facilities to exporters amid expressing zero tolerance for negligence regarding tax refund to the exporters. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on promotion of exports and issued directives to prepare a plan of action pertaining […]
PM directs comprehensive strategy to boost agri exports
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive five-year strategy to boost agricultural exports. He emphasized that reforming the agriculture sector and educating farmers on international standards were top priorities of the government. The prime minister was chairing a meeting of a Working Group comprising private sector experts. The working […]
Pakistan’s services exports jump 17% in July–November
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services rose 16.77 per cent during the first five months (July–November) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, buoyed mainly by growth in information technology and related sectors. Read More: Pakistan’s services exports rise 16%, deficit widens Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows that services exports reached $3.833 billion during July–November, up […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif urges easy bank loans to boost SMEs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to accelerate efforts to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with loans on easier terms through banks and other financial institutions. Read More: PM orders easy loans for SMEs to boost economy Chairing a meeting on SME development, the premier praised Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar and the newly elected […]
Services exports increase by 16.77% to $3.83 billion
The exports of services during the first five months of the current fiscal year increased by 16.77 percent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. During July-November 2025-26, exports of services were recorded at $3.833 billion as against the exports of $3.283 billion […]
Pakistan’s first chip manufacturing unit to be set up in Faisalabad
Pakistan’s first computer chip manufacturing unit will be established in Faisalabad, Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Chaudhary Shafay Hussain announced on Wednesday. He said land for the project has been identified, marking a significant step towards technological industrialisation. Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister said […]
Pakistan secures halal meat export deal with Tajikistan
Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in regional trade cooperation by securing an agreement to export halal meat to Tajikistan, officials said on Monday, marking a new milestone in bilateral economic relations between the two countries. Under the agreement, Pakistan will export 143,000 tonnes of halal meat to Tajikistan, with the total value of shipments […]
Seafood exports to China surge by 24% in 2025
Pakistan’s seafood exports to China experienced a robust 24% increase from January to November 2025, reaching an approximate value of $235.7 million in the first eleven months of 2025, compared to $188.95 million during the same period in 2024. This was reported by China Economic Net (CEN) on Sunday, quoting data from the General Administration […]