Exporters May Get Easier Bank Financing Soon

As it seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of smaller exporters, the administration is considering measures to improve access to export financing and expand international market opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Key points

• The session was attended by Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, Senior Technical Advisor to the Prime Minister's Office on Trade Dr.
• He additionally called on improving the effectiveness of the Export Facilitation Scheme and examining the feasibility of expanding export credit insurance and risk-sharing mechanisms for smaller exporters.
• The session additionally sought feedback from exporters on lately unveiled administration backing measures.
• Exporters from various sectors highlighted challenges related to regulation, taxation, compliance costs and certification requirements, including emerging demands for green certification.
• Participants additionally discussed freight availability, shipping costs and access to productivity-enhancing machinery and technology.

Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani chaired a high-level consultative session at the Finance Division on Thursday to discuss challenges faced by exporting SMEs and explore practical solutions.

Meanwhile, the session additionally sought feedback from exporters on lately unveiled administration backing measures.

Kayani remarked the administration was committed to helping exporting SMEs access financing, foreign markets and new products while reducing business costs and improving the ease of doing business.

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Discussing the employ of the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) by SMEs, Kayani emphasized that participating banks should designate focal persons, clearly communicate eligibility criteria and establish timelines for processing applications.

Participants additionally discussed freight availability, shipping costs and access to productivity-enhancing machinery and technology. It they stated were significant for improving SME productivity and export capacity. Current Account Deficit to Remain Within 1% of GDP: Governor SBP. Administration to Track Exporters' Matters.

Kayani directed stakeholders to consult chambers of commerce and exporters, document key problems and establish a tracking mechanism with clear responsibilities and timelines.

Relevant institutions will review financing, regulatory and market-access matters and assess options to improve digital access, collateral arrangements and export credit backing.

Notably, the session reaffirmed the government's commitment, in line with the prime minister's directives, to improving access to export finance, strengthening coordination and helping SMEs expand their presence in international markets.

Meanwhile, the session was attended by Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, Senior Technical Advisor to the Prime Minister's Office on Trade Dr. Saeed, Special Secretary Commerce Syed Hamid Ali, Federal Board of Revenue Member (Strategic Transformation) Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, senior authorities from the Ministry of Commerce and provincial departments, and representatives of leading SME exporters. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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