Pakistan, May 24 -- Despite a fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and India, the country's export sector remains under pressure. Although the border has calmed, political instability at home and global market challenges continue to create serious problems for exporters. Many buyers remain cautious, with some still delaying or canceling shipments due to lingering fears about regional security.

Exporters are particularly worried about rising costs and shrinking profits. While the United States temporarily paused some tariffs, buyers are now demanding that Pakistani exporters absorb most of the costs themselves. This is cutting into margins at a time when local operational costs-including fuel, labor, and logistics-are also rising fast. Some...