Minister Kayani briefs trade bodies on budget relief, export facilitation plan

August 29, 2026 (MLN):  The government reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating trade, streamlining the tax framework, and further strengthening the export environment.

This was brought into focus as Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani held a high-level consultative meeting in Karachi on Friday with key leaders and representatives of the All Pakistan Exporters Associations.

He briefed them on tax policy, including the tax relief measures introduced for exporters in the recent budget, while also hearing their concerns and discussing possible measures to address them, said a press release issued.

Bilal Azhar Kayani highlighted the Export Facilitation Committees notified by the government following the budget, saying the committees were intended to facilitate exports, help resolve matters raised by exporters, provide an effective mechanism for the amicable resolution of disputes, and ensure exporters were not subjected to harassment by tax officials.

He reaffirmed the government's resolve to prioritize export-oriented industrial growth, assuring industry stakeholders of continuous policy support and open channels of communication.

Industry representatives welcomed the dialogue, sharing practical recommendations to address tax-related operational matters and accelerate export performance.

The exporters appreciated Minister Kayani's commitment and continued efforts to address industry concerns, facilitate exporters, and create a more conducive environment for export-led growth.

The session brought together prominent business leaders and senior representatives from major national trade bodies. Key participants included Mr. M. Babar Khan and Mr. Faisal Arshad Shaikhi (PHMA); Mr. Mahmood Nara and Sh. Shafiq Jhokwala (PAKSEA); Mr. Amir Amin Kothawala and Mr. Ejaz Khokhar (PRGMEA); Mr. Athar Bari and Mr. Aamir Hassan Lari (TMA); Mr. Abdus Samad (PCMA); Mr. Farooq Rahman Dittu (PCFA); Mr. Rehmat Naveed Elahi (PBEA); Mr. Irfan Merchant (PDMEA); Syed Muhammad Aasim (APBUMA); Mr. Sohail Pasha and Mr. Khurram Mukhtar (PTEA); Mr. Khawaja Masood Akhtar (PSGMEA); Mr. Zeshan Tariq (SIMAP); Mr. Zahid Nazir (PCMEA); Mr. Syed Ahtesham Mazhar and Mr. Fawad Ijaz Khan (PLGEMA / Sialkot CCI); Mr. Hamid Arshad Zahur (Pakistan Tanners Association); Mr. Zafar Iqbal (Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association); Mr. Annas Raheel (Pakistan Gloves Manufacturers and Exporters Association); Malik Faisal Jahangir (Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan); Mr. Aslam Pakhali (All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association); and Mr. Abdul Hannan (All Pakistan Meat Exporters & Processors Association).

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