Pakistan export incentives came under review as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema chaired a high-level meeting on export promotion schemes for the upcoming federal budget.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan’s exports and supporting priority sectors through targeted incentives. Officials briefed Cheema on export policy proposals under consideration for the federal budget.
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal, Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul attended the meeting. International experts Dr. Ijaz Nabi and Stefan Dercon also shared views on export competitiveness and economic reforms.
Participants discussed priority export sectors and policy measures to improve growth, competitiveness and small and medium enterprise participation in exports. The ministry said the discussion also covered steps to expand Pakistan’s presence in international markets.
Officials reviewed proposals on fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives. Participants said export growth would require tax measures as well as improved production factors, infrastructure, facilitation and ease of doing business.
Cheema called for a sustainable and performance-based export incentive framework. He said the policy should promote higher export volumes, value addition, product diversification and stronger integration of SMEs into global value chains.
The meeting also reviewed performance-based rebates, incentives linked to incremental export growth and reward mechanisms tied to target achievement. Participants agreed that incentive schemes should align with measurable outcomes to improve transparency, efficiency and long-term economic gains.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said officials will refine the proposed measures in consultation with relevant stakeholders before the federal budget is finalised. The statement said the government remains committed to export-led growth through practical and transparent policy interventions.
