Mian Zahid urges steps for boosting exports to US

Mian Zahid Hussain has called on Pakistan’s commerce authorities, trade missions and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry to coordinate a plan for expanding exports to the United States. Business Recorder reported that he linked the effort to timely tax refunds, sufficient financing and dependable maritime services, which he said exporters need to meet delivery commitments.

Hussain said imports from the US were rising quickly while Pakistani exports there were growing only marginally, and urged the government to protect the existing bilateral trade surplus and improve foreign-exchange earnings. He also called for better access for Pakistani goods, reduced tariff barriers and stronger product quality, certification, packaging and marketing, including attention to US registration requirements for medical instruments. He said closer trade ties could support investment, technology transfer, industrial output and export-related jobs.