Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has recommended the passage of the Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after detailed deliberations on its provisions. The committee, chaired by Mr. Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, also reviewed the Trade Organizations (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026, and assessed the impact of regional conflicts on Pakistan’s trade.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, the committee was briefed by the Ministry of Commerce on the proposed amendments to the Anti-Dumping Duties Bill, which aim to strengthen measures against unfair trade practices. The amendments include changes to the appellate process and duty recovery mechanisms. The Trade Organizations Bill, a Private Member’s Bill by Mr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar, was referred for further legislative drafting.

The committee also examined trade disruptions caused by regional conflicts, focusing on exports to Afghanistan and increased collaboration with regional airlines to facilitate trade. It directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to report on the import and export of essential commodities like sugar and wheat. The session concluded with calls for improved coordination in data reporting and strategies to tap into Pakistan’s estimated US$5.9 billion export potential.