Finance Ministry forms committee to review gas levy policy, calculation formula as exporters raise concerns

The Finance Ministry has set up a government-industry committee to reassess how the gas levy is designed and calculated, according to Profit by Pakistan Today. The step emerged from a follow-up discussion chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan with exporters and senior officials on obstacles to export growth.

Exporters also raised concerns over Punjab’s infrastructure cess, tax and refund rules, certification charges, documentation fees and the Export Facilitation Scheme. Officials will review proposals with the Finance Ministry and FBR, while the Commerce Ministry is to combine recommendations for a presentation to the Prime Minister. The meeting also covered efforts to improve access to overseas markets, including trade discussions with China, South Korea, Türkiye, Japan and Vietnam.