Pakistan Fan Industry Accelerates Energy Efficient DC Fan Manufacturing to Boost Regional Exports
Local manufacturers in Gujrat and Gujranwala coordinate with federal ministers to scale DC fan production and target Middle Eastern and African markets.
Shipping Agents Confirm No War Surcharges on Pakistan Transit Cargo
Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces relief in demurrage charges and denies unjustified war surcharges for Pakistani shipments.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion Amid Export Slump
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals a 22.65% surge in the trade deficit during the first nine months of FY26 as imports double export values.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion in First Nine Months of FY26
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a 22.65% increase in the trade deficit during 9MFY26 as exports decline and import costs rise amid global pressures.
FPCCI Slams Ground Handling Agencies Over Unilateral Export Cargo Charges
FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz warns that new GHA fees of PKR 25 to 50 per kg could cost exporters PKR 1.2 billion monthly and derail Pakistan’s export targets.
Pakistan’s Ore and Mineral Exports Surge 62% in February 2026
Provisional SBP data shows Pakistan’s total exports reached $2.48 billion in February 2026, highlighted by a dramatic rise in mineral shipments and robust rice exports.
US Remains Pakistan Top Export Destination with $466 Million in February Shipments
Pakistan exports to the USA and China grow in February 2026, while UAE Dubai sees a massive 51% surge, according to latest State Bank of Pakistan data.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Pledges Support for Export Led Growth and Industrial Modernization
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with textile and apparel exporters to discuss policy reforms, technological modernization, and strategies to boost Pakistan’s global competitiveness.
National Assembly Committee Reviews Export Decline, Rice Sector Support, and Regional Trade Challenges
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has called for detailed briefings from key ministries and the State Bank of Pakistan to address stagnant exports, rice sector decline, and regional trade issues while endorsing targeted support measures.
Interloop CEO Outlines Strategic Roadmap to Boost Pakistan’s Exports
Musadaq Zulqarnain, CEO of Interloop Limited, emphasizes apparel growth, skill development, and energy reforms as key drivers for sustainable export-led expansion in Pakistan.