Pakistan, May 28 -- KARACHI - The World Bank has raised concerns over Pakistan's declining export performance, warning that it threatens the country's competitiveness and long-term economic stability. In a new report, the Bank called for urgent reforms to support export-led growth.

According to the report titled *"From Inward to Outward: Pakistan's Shift Towards Export-led Growth"*, Pakistan's exports have dropped to just over 10% of GDP in 2024, down from over 15% in the 1990s. This places Pakistan among the lowest in the region and in middle-income countries.

The World Bank blamed Pakistan's complex tariff structure for stifling exports. It said rising protectionist policies-such as cascading duties and selective exemptions-have creat...