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.
Pakistan Exporters Guide 2026: Tax Deduction on Export Proceeds under Section 154
FBR updates Section 154 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for 2026, detailing tax deduction at source on export proceeds for exporters, banks, EPZ authorities, and customs clearance.
Murree Brewery Set to Expand Globally After Pakistan Lifts Nearly 50-Year Export Ban
Pakistan’s oldest brewery, Murree Brewery, prepares for international expansion after receiving approval to export alcoholic beverages for the first time in nearly 50 years, marking a major milestone for the historic company.
Pakistan Industrialists Push for SBP Policy Rate Cut to Stimulate Business Activity
Leading industrialists, including Musadaq Zulqarnain and Gohar Ejaz, have urged the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate from 11% to support economic growth, exports, and industrial competitiveness, ahead of the final MPC meeting of 2025.
Pakistan Govt Asks SBP to Fix SME Credit Crunch as Businesses Demand Easier Loans and Simple Taxes
Pakistan government directs State Bank to address SME credit crisis as small businesses demand easier financing, fixed tax regime, and relief from high energy costs to boost growth and exports.
SBP Ends Export Development Surcharge Collection After Federal Exemption
The State Bank of Pakistan has halted the collection of the Export Development Surcharge after the government exempted all exported goods, offering relief to exporters and reducing transactional costs.
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 Trade Deficit with Middle East Narrows in Q1 FY26 as Energy Imports Shift
Pakistan’s trade gap with Middle Eastern economies narrowed in the first quarter of FY26 due to reduced regional imports, especially oil, alongside a decline in exports, according to State Bank data.
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.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Surges 46% in September 2025 Amid Falling Exports and Rising Imports
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged 46% in September 2025 to US$3.3 billion, driven by falling exports and rising imports, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.