Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- In a major policy shift, Pakistan has launched an ambitious strategy to expand its non-textile exports, aiming to raise the Manufacturing and Mining Products (MMP) sector's share to $8 billion by 2030 and $20 billion by 2035. The plan, developed by the Ministry of Commerce and reviewed by the National Export Development Board (NEDB), marks a move to diversify the country's export base and reduce dependence on textiles, which currently make up more than half of total exports.

The roadmap highlights five priority industries - pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, sports goods, marble and granite, and engineering products - where Pakistan holds a strong competitive edge. It focuses on improving production quality, stren...