Islamabad wants country to waive duty on 70 main exportable items

Without revenues from exports, local mills will struggle to pay farmers for new supplies

Trade deficit widens to $6.3b despite 11.8% rise in exports

Government urged to address issue at national level

Rs180b textile package announced by ex-PM may further be incentivised

Govt needs to take steps like rupee depreciation, duty on non-essential imports, dollar bonds

Move aimed at addressing concerns of domestic businesses

Government should help increase raw material supply, diversify industrial goods

SBP data reveals Europe, Australia and New Zealand were the only places where value of foreign shipments is higher

New EU regulations work in Pakistan’s favour, says one exporter