Ministry accused of neglecting gold jewellery export industry

Business Recorder reported that the Sectoral Council for Gems and Jewellery has accused the Ministry of Commerce of leaving Pakistan’s gold jewellery export industry without a resolution to key policy concerns for more than 13 years. In a letter to Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Council chairman Arif Patel highlighted a proposal to lower Value Addition Norms under SRO 760, which the industry says could address obstacles to exports.

The Council said the minister instructed a commerce official on September 5, 2026, to send the proposal to the Federal Cabinet for approval, but 55 days passed without visible movement. It urged the minister to intervene, arguing that the industry’s export, revenue and employment potential was being held back despite repeated representations and the Council’s role as a link between businesses and government.