Skills, e-commerce key to boosting exports

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that Pakistan can significantly boost its exports by combining skills development, e-commerce integration and gradual formalisation of the economy, while ensuring a level playing field for compliant businesses, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation led by Taimur Siddique, Director of Shahi Group. The meeting was also attended by Nawabzada Mir Muhammad Zarain Khan Magsi, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Culture, Balochistan, along with representatives from textile, leather and trade sectors. The minister emphasised that Pakistan has a strong foundation for export-led growth, particularly in textiles, leather and value-added recycled products. He noted that hubs like Karachi offer natural advantages due to port connectivity, skilled labour and an established indust...