Government Moves to Restructure Export Framework, Orders Five-Year Audit of EDF
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif abolishes the Export Development Surcharge and orders a five-year third-party audit of the EDF as part of a broad reform drive to improve Pakistan’s export competitiveness and transparency.
Pakistan’s Rice Exports Fall 28% in Q1 FY26 Amid Policy Hurdles and Rising Costs
Pakistan’s rice exports dropped 28% in the first quarter of FY26 due to rising production costs, currency pressures, and policy inconsistencies. Basmati exports fell sharply, while exporters urge government intervention to enhance competitiveness in global markets.