Pakistan Business Council Proposes $1.9 Billion Export Plan
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed a plan aimed at generating up to $1.9 billion in additional exports within a year. The proposal was presented to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during a meeting on Monday.
The plan outlines incremental exports of $1.1 billion to $1.9 billion over 12 months, with $450 million to $700 million targeted for July-December 2026. Achieving these targets depends on timely government action on key policy enablers, according to the PBC Chairperson Dr Zeelaf Munir.
Dr Munir presented “Building Brand Pakistan: Unlocking Processed Food Export Potential,” calling for a shift from commodity-led exports to higher-value, brand-led exports. The meeting marked the start of consultations for next year’s budget, with Aurangzeb welcoming the engagement and inviting discussions on medium-term tax and budget policy.
The PBC delegation presented sector-specific proposals covering textiles, processed food, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, IT and ICT, mobile phone manufacturing, rubber products and other export-oriented industries. The council is ready to support the government in developing practical, private-sector-driven solutions to help Pakistan build scale in global markets, according to PBC CEO Javed Kureishi.