{"id":100758,"date":"2026-07-25T10:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/?p=100758"},"modified":"2026-07-25T10:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:35:39","slug":"commerce-minister-discusses-measures-to-enhance-pakistans-hand-knotted-carpet-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/commerce-minister-discusses-measures-to-enhance-pakistans-hand-knotted-carpet-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce Minister discusses measures to enhance Pakistan\u2019s hand-knotted carpet exports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, accompanied by Director General (Textile) Mudassar Raza Siddiqi, held a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) to explore policy measures aimed at enhancing export competitiveness of Pakistan\u2019s hand-knotted Carpet Industry in international markets.<br \/>\nThe delegation, led by Patron In-Chief Abdul Latif Malik, Vice Chairman Riaz Ahmed and Former Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf, highlighted that the disruptions in regional trade and global supply chains were adversely impacting Carpet industry in Pakistan, said a release issued here on Friday.<br \/>\nThe representatives underscored the need for a more facilitative business environment and regulatory assistance, highlighting that a predictable and business-friendly framework would enable the industry to sustain their current global market share while pursuing new export opportunities.<br \/>\nFederal Minister Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed the Government\u2019s commitment to promoting exports through transparent, rules-based and investor-friendly policies. He stated that the Ministry of Commerce would examine the industry\u2019s proposals in consultation with relevant stakeholders to devise practical solutions within the existing legal and regulatory framework.<br \/>\nThe Minister underscored that Pakistan\u2019s long-term export strategy was focused on increasing value addition, strengthening export-led manufacturing, enhancing product branding and expanding the country\u2019s presence in global value chains.<br \/>\nHe encouraged the Carpet industry to diversify its export markets, improve product innovation and capitalize on Pakistan\u2019s internationally recognized craftsmanship. The meeting also reviewed opportunities to improve trade connectivity and logistics to facilitate smoother access to international markets.<br \/>\nJam Kamal Khan reiterated that the Government remained committed to working closely with the private sector to remove genuine impediments to trade and create an enabling environment for sustainable export-led growth.<br \/>\nThe delegation appreciated the Ministry of Commerce\u2019s constructive engagement and expressed confidence that continued public-private collaboration would contribute to the revival of Pakistan\u2019s Carpet exports and strengthen the sector\u2019s contribution to the national economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, accompanied by Director General (Textile) Mudassar Raza Siddiqi, held a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) to explore policy measures aimed at enhancing export competitiveness of Pakistan\u2019s hand-knotted Carpet Industry in international markets. 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