Minister Kayani briefs trade bodies on budget relief, export facilitation plan

Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways, met leaders of the All Pakistan Exporters Associations in Karachi on Friday to discuss tax policy. Mettis Global reported that he briefed them on the tax relief the recent budget extended to exporters, while hearing their concerns. The government said it aims to ease trade, simplify the tax framework and strengthen the export environment.

Kayani pointed to the Export Facilitation Committees that were notified after the budget. According to him, these panels are meant to resolve exporter matters, offer an effective route for amicable settlement of disputes, and stop exporters facing harassment from tax officials. He reaffirmed the government's priority on export-oriented industrial growth and promised continued policy support.

Industry representatives welcomed the dialogue and shared practical proposals on tax-related operational issues and ways to lift export performance. Leaders from bodies including PHMA, PAKSEA, TMA and PCMA took part in the session. Kayani promised open lines of communication with industry stakeholders.