Dar directs removal of hurdles to export of essential commodities

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to speed up practical measures to make exports of essential commodities more effective and easier, while ensuring their ample availability and stable prices in the country.

A meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed in detail exports, domestic demand and supply, the current market situation and access to global markets.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the meeting stressed that steps to promote exports should benefit the national economy without affecting the needs of local consumers.

Export of surplus goods

The meeting reviewed the hurdles to the export of surplus goods. The relevant officials were directed to take the necessary practical steps to make the export process easier.

Ishaq Dar directed the relevant ministries and departments to identify the problems faced in promoting exports and adopt an effective strategy to resolve them.

The meeting also discussed the balance between demand and supply, the availability of essential commodities and the access of Pakistani products to global markets. It was stressed that local needs and the interests of consumers should also be kept in view in decisions on exports.

Federal ministers, Special Assistant Tariq Bajwa, the relevant secretaries and senior officials of federal and provincial departments attended the meeting. The participants reviewed matters relating to easing exports, improving coordination between institutions and taking timely decisions in line with the market.

The main aim of the government’s measures is to promote economic activity through the export of surplus goods, increase opportunities for Pakistani products in global markets, and maintain adequate availability and stable prices of essential commodities within the country.