Export
Pakistan Exports Rise 17.6% to $2.94 Billion in September
Pakistan’s goods exports recorded a sharp increase in September 2026, rising 17.6% year-on-year to $2.94 billion from $2.50 billion a year earlier. Exports also increased…
New Insurance Scheme Shields SMEs From Export Losses
Pakistan has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance scheme to protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the financial risks of exporting, addressing a long-standing barrier that…
Pakistan Exporters Face Up to $9,000 Shipping Costs to US
Pakistani exporters are facing a sharp increase in shipping costs to the United States, with freight rates on some routes rising by more than 200%…
Govt Assures Exporters of Protection From Tax Officials
The federal government has assured exporters that newly established Export Facilitation Committees will help resolve tax disputes and protect businesses from unnecessary harassment by tax officials. Minister…
Rare Tariff Relief Helps Pakistan Earn $1.27 Billion in Extra Exports
Pakistan’s government reduced tariffs by Rs. 160 billion during the last fiscal year, with the measures contributing an additional $1.27 billion in exports, the National…
Pakistan’s Readymade Garment Exports Hit Record $4.18 Billion in FY26
Pakistan’s readymade garment exports reached an all-time high of $4.18 billion in FY2025-26, registering a 5.5% year-on-year increase and marking a major milestone for the country’s value-added textile industry. According to the…
FY Budget 2026-27: Govt Cuts Exporter Tax From 2 To 1.25 Percent
The federal government has announced a reduction in the minimum tax rate for exporters, cutting it from 2 to 1.25 percent as part of the…
Pakistan Cement Exports Surge 51% in January 2026
Pakistan’s cement sector opened 2026 on a strong footing as exports surged 51% month-on-month in January, reaching 0.94 million tons, the highest level in nearly…
Pakistan’s Trade With Central Asia Drops Despite Transit Agreements
Pakistan’s exports and imports with Central Asian countries have dropped sharply in the first four months of FY26, despite new transit arrangements and recent diplomatic…
Pakistan Targets $2 Billion Fruit & Vegetable Exports After FoodAg Expo
Pakistan is aiming to boost its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion over the next three years, up from the current $700 million, the…
Pakistan and Canada Finalize Canola Export Plan
Canada and Pakistan have announced their decision to support the export of Canadian canola to the Pakistani market, according to a joint statement issued late…
World Bank Calls for Key Trade and Exchange Rate Reforms in Pakistan
The World Bank has urged Pakistan to strengthen its limited trade agreements, let the exchange rate move freely and push long delayed structural reforms to…
Govt Moves Ahead with Reforms to Cut Power Costs
The federal government has taken a major step forward in its power sector reforms by introducing measures designed to cut power costs for consumers. As…
