Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to strengthen Pakistan’s exports and reduce the trade deficit, emphasizing export-led growth as a government priority. Officials were instructed to formulate strategies in coordination with the Rice Exporters Association, while institutional reforms are being accelerated to facilitate exporters.
The government is improving ports, logistics, and integrating Pakistan into global value chains, targeting high-value sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and processed foods Negotiations with several countries are ongoing for government-to-government agreements to promote rice exports, while timely tax refunds for exporters are prioritized to sustain growth.
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