The meeting brought together senior FPCCI representatives, industrialists, trade experts and members of the business community to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, trade policy, industrial competitiveness and strategies for enhancing exports. Pakistan Observer
Speaking during the meeting, Deputy Convener Syed Usman Tahir Shah emphasized that Pakistan’s economic stability should be supported through increased production, industrial growth and expansion of exports, rather than relying primarily on additional taxation. He highlighted the need to strengthen productive capacity, promote value-added industries and diversify Pakistan’s export base. Pakistan Observer
Convener Tahir Rasheed Bhutta stressed the importance of moving towards strategic and sustainable economic policies, with greater emphasis on export-led growth, industrial competitiveness and productivity enhancement. Pakistan Observer
Deputy Convener Ms. Samia Rashid called for transforming Pakistan into a strong, competitive and export-oriented economy, while Deputy Convener Syed Zulfiqar Haider Shah highlighted international examples of supply-chain integration and export diversification, including developments in China and India. Pakistan Observer
The participants also discussed opportunities in emerging and high-potential sectors, including IT and IT-enabled services, mining and minerals, pharmaceuticals and halal food, while emphasizing the importance of moving from raw-material exports towards value-added products. The meeting further discussed trade facilitation, tariff rationalization, export finance, regional connectivity and industrial cooperation. LinkedIn
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of public-private collaboration, export diversification, industrial development and policy reforms to strengthen Pakistan’s position in regional and global markets.
