Govt reviews export support measures

June 30, 2026 (MLN): The government reviewed a range of tax and export facilitation measures aimed at improving the business environment, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and supporting export-led growth during a consultative session held at the Ministry of Finance.

The discussions focused on policy and administrative initiatives to facilitate trade, with particular emphasis on improving the implementation and effectiveness of the Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL), the Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF), and the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), according to the press release.

Participants exchanged views on ensuring their timely implementation and enhancing their impact on exporters.

Representatives from the business and export sectors highlighted proposals to improve the ease of doing business, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen Pakistan's export competitiveness.

The deliberations also reaffirmed the importance of sustained public-private engagement in advancing sustainable economic growth.

The consultative meeting was chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, who reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining close coordination with the business community and pursuing policies that support investment, industrial development, exports, and economic growth.

The Minister further stated that the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and the Ministry of Commerce would continue working closely with stakeholders to facilitate trade and reinforce the country's export sector.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the business community, including Jawed Bilwani, former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI); Syed Ahtisham Mazhar, President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Rana Imran; Jamshed Murtaza; Zubair Motiwala, former President of KCCI; Khurram Mukhtar, Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association; and Aslam Pakhali, CEO of FA International.

Senior government officials, including the Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar (Member Sales Tax, FBR), Mohsin (Chief Collector Exports & IOCO), and Ashhad Jawwad (Member Customs Policy, FBR), also participated in the discussions.

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