Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday the government was reviewing cost-of-doing-business challenges faced by export-oriented industries.
The finance minister said this in a meeting with a delegation of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA).
“Government is actively reviewing various issues affecting the cost of doing business for export-oriented industries,” Aurangzeb was quoted as saying in a statement from the Finance Division.
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, the ministers emphasised that the textile industry remained “a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy due to its significant contribution to exports, employment and industrial activity”.
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The ministers further affirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a “fair and predictable policy environment for businesses, highlighting the importance of equity, transparency and broad-based participation across the economy”.
It was emphasised that efforts were underway to address genuine concerns of compliant sectors, while advancing structural reforms through consultation and institutional processes.
The finance minister noted that energy affordability and reliability remained important priorities and that relevant options were being examined in consultation with concerned ministries and stakeholders to improve efficiency and competitiveness, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and system sustainability.
“Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb underlined that reforms in the energy sector are being pursued in a balanced manner to support industrial productivity and protect the long-term interests of the national economy.
“He noted that immediate issues requiring attention are being reviewed on priority, while broader policy matters would be taken forward through established budgetary and reform mechanisms.
“Issues related to operational constraints and supply-side challenges in certain industrial areas were also discussed, with the ministers assuring the delegation that coordination with relevant authorities would continue to ensure smooth industrial operations. The importance of maintaining constructive engagement between the government and industry was emphasised, particularly at a time of evolving domestic and international economic conditions,” the Finance Division said.
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Earlier, the APTMA delegation briefed the ministers on the prevailing situation of the textile sector and highlighted the pressures being faced by exporters in an increasingly competitive global environment.
The delegation noted that changing international market dynamics and rising input costs had created challenges for the sector and underscored the need for a supportive and stable operating framework to sustain export growth and employment.
The delegation also drew attention to issues related to energy costs, regulatory compliance and taxation, noting that cumulative cost pressures affect competitiveness in export markets.
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