Pakistan, June 25 -- Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has announced an ambitious plan to raise Pakistan's exports to $60 billion by 2030. While addressing the National Assembly, he presented the new Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2024-30, built on consultations with 17 sectoral councils. He stressed that the plan is realistic, backed by data, and designed to address real industry problems. Kamal rejected claims that the policy was formed in isolation, saying it involved both federal and provincial coordination.

He explained that Pakistan's private sector played a key role in shaping this plan. Problems like high production costs, unstable tax policies, and financial uncertainty were discussed and targeted. To improve tra...