Commerce Ministry Sanctions Rs10 Billion For Textile And Export Sectors Under Duty Drawback Schemes
Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has sanctioned Rs10 billion for the textile, apparel and other export sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes to improve industrial liquidity, support modernization and strengthen export competitiveness.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI Rises To 51.7 In July 2026 With Stronger Factory Activity
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI increases to 51.7 in July 2026, supported by stronger domestic demand, export resilience, improved output, and easing inflation pressures.
BankIslami Seminar Focuses on Macroeconomic Reforms and Economic Outlook Beyond FY2027
Leading economists, central bankers, and policymakers gather at a BankIslami seminar in Karachi to discuss macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and export growth.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Orders Commercial Banks to Prioritize SME and Women Led Business Financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs banks to simplify credit access for SMEs and women entrepreneurs while granting SME status to agricultural processing units.
Pakistan Federal Budget 2026 to Pivot Toward IT Exports and Regulatory Digitalization
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget focuses on tax rationalization and digital reforms to boost IT and pharmaceutical exports while simplifying cross-border transactions.
Karachi Literature Festival Panel Highlights Structural Reforms as Key to Pakistan’s Economic Revival
Former finance ministers and leading economists at Karachi Literature Festival stress structural reforms, export growth, human development, and policy consistency as critical for Pakistan’s economic revival.
National Bank of Pakistan Honored by Prime Minister for Driving Export Growth and Economic Development 2024-25
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) receives prestigious recognition from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for its significant contributions to Pakistan’s export sector and financial landscape in 2024-25.
PM Forms High-Level Committee to Review Export Emergency Plan to Boost Exports to $60 Billion
Pakistan’s government considers declaring an export emergency as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms a high-level committee to review proposals aimed at doubling exports to $60 billion within four years.
USA Retains Top Position as Pakistan’s Leading Export Destination in September 2025
The USA remained Pakistan’s top export destination in September 2025 with $530.44 million in shipments, while China and the UK followed. Exports showed resilience across key markets despite mixed regional performance.