Islamabad: The Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, emphasized the government’s dedication to strengthening the export sector and enhancing the ease of doing business. This commitment was highlighted during a consultative meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee to Review the Export Facilitation Scheme.
According to Radio Pakistan, Minister Kayani encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises involved in exports to fully utilize the Export Facilitation Scheme. He instructed relevant authorities to simplify and clarify regulations related to the import of capital goods and manufacturing machinery for exporters.
The session reviewed various proposals to improve the scheme’s efficiency and align it with changing trade dynamics. It also focused on amendments aimed at reducing export overheads, promoting local value addition, and boosting domestic manufacturing.
The meeting concluded with a consensus to maintain ongoing consultations with stakeholders and trade bodies to foster export growth and stimulate national economic activity.