{
  "id": 7518821,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz orders measures for bringing Pakistani exports up to global standards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/pm-shehbaz-orders-measures-for-bringing-pakistani-exports-up-to-7518821",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T09:15:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn Business",
    "slug": "dawn-business",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030104/pm-shehbaz-orders-measures-for-bringing-pakistani-exports-up-to-global-standards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to implement measures to elevate the quality of Pakistani exports to meet international standards, with the aim of boosting national exports and driving economic growth. During a review meeting in Islamabad, the premier emphasized the need to refine the quality assurance system and ensure full compliance with international standards and regulations. He urged for a greater focus on export activities across various sectors, rather than relying on traditional industries, and called for the promotion of modern technology, research, and innovation in export-focused businesses. The premier also stressed the importance of simplifying the export process, removing administrative and business hurdles faced by exporters, and making the procedure more transparent. The meeting discussed the implementation of the approved strategic roadmap for promoting exports and reviewed proposals for gaining access to new global markets and diversifying export sectors. Efforts were underway to include Pakistani horticultural products in exports, and local exporters of surgical and medical instruments were encouraged to participate in tenders for international hospitals. Exhibitions showcasing Pakistani products have been held in various cities to familiarize global companies with the country's offerings. The restructuring process of the Export Development Fund (EDF) is complete, with EDF taking steps to facilitate the business community. Achieving export-led economic growth has been declared the government's top priority, with the current fiscal year's federal budget formulated with the same objective. Despite a 9.54% rise in merchandise exports in the first month of FY27, Pakistan's trade deficit widened due to rising imports and a decline in exports, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed that effective measures be taken to bring the quality of Pakistani products up to international standards to enhance national exports. He issued the directives while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on enhancing exports and accelerating economic growth. according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). “Effective measures should…",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "PM Shehbaz orders measures for bringing Pakistani exports up to global standards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/pm-shehbaz-orders-measures-for-bringing-pakistani-exports-up-to",
        "published": "2026-09-15T09:15:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}