Govt earmarks Rs300bn for SME exporters under Pak EXIM scheme

Pakistan has reserved Rs300 billion for small and medium-sized enterprise exporters through the Export Finance Scheme, Mettis Global reported on November 08, 2026. The facility, run by Pakistan Export-Import Bank (Pak EXIM), sets the full amount aside for eligible SME exporters instead of sharing it with other borrower groups. The allocation is intended to give these businesses dedicated access to export financing.

The government says the funding is meant to improve access to affordable working capital, support exporters’ competitiveness and help them expand in overseas markets. The allocation is accompanied by FY2026-27 budget measures that lower export-related taxes and Super Tax, while Pak EXIM has asked participating banks to implement and use the funds effectively. The initiative is part of a wider effort to improve SME access to finance and promote export-led growth.