Pakistan Bypasses Afghan Trade Route Easing Export Rules via Iran Land Corridor
Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry has temporarily suspended mandatory financial instrument requirements for exports to Iran and Central Asia to counter Afghan border closures.
FBR Revises Export Facilitation Scheme to Ease Duty-Free Imports for Exporters
Federal Board of Revenue issues new amendments to the Export Facilitation Scheme, allowing duty-free input imports based on utilized export goods and clarifying appeal procedures.
Pakistan’s Strategy to Compete for Investment and Exports in a Fragmented Global Economy
As traditional labor cost advantages diminish, Pakistan aims to attract foreign investment and boost exports by focusing on energy security, ESG compliance, and policy reforms. Key leaders discuss strategies in upcoming webinar.
Pakistan Moves Toward Trade and Investment Model, Says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is transitioning from aid-based support to trade- and investment-led partnerships, citing economic stabilization, IMF progress and growing GCC engagement.
Pakistan Extends Rs61 Billion in Tax Exemptions Under Trade Agreements to Boost Regional Commerce
Pakistan granted Rs61 billion in tax exemptions during FY2023–24 under various Free Trade and Preferential Trade Agreements, primarily benefiting imports from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The move aims to enhance trade competitiveness and regional integration, though experts caution that growing exemptions warrant stronger fiscal oversight.