Minister charts course for export growth

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating trade, industry, and export diversification on Monday. He stated that measures were being devised to promote both local and export-oriented industries. Addressing a media briefing at the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the commerce minister highlighted the government’s determination to bring institutional and structural reforms, resolve energy and tariff issues, enhance regional connectivity, and diversify exports to ensure sustainable growth and stabilise the economy. Kamal mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conducted several meetings with relevant ministries and stakeholders to address various challenges faced by businesses and industries in Pakistan. He highlighted the formation of high-level committees to address energy pricing, governance reforms, and coordination among ministries and stakeholders.