Pakistan is positioning itself for export-led growth with a strategic focus on green manufacturing, digital reforms, and value addition to strengthen its global competitiveness over the next decade. This direction was underscored at the ACCA Pakistan Corporate Conference 2025 held at Serena Hotel, Faisalabad. The event, themed “Standing Out in a Changed World,” gathered policymakers, business leaders, and professionals to discuss strategies for sustainable economic transformation aligned with the Uraan Pakistan economic revival framework.
Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, delivered the keynote address as Chief Guest, highlighting the government’s focus on expanding value-added exports in textiles, information technology, and sustainable industrial practices. He said that the economic policy aims to transition Pakistan from a consumption-driven to an export-led economy by emphasizing green and digital value chains. He also shared that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is undergoing a major digital overhaul, introducing systems such as e-invoicing, AI-based audits, and integrated point-of-sale (POS) monitoring. These initiatives are designed to streamline tax compliance, enhance transparency, and channel additional revenue toward export incentives that strengthen Pakistan’s global trade position.
Rana further discussed power sector reforms being implemented under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM), a framework that promotes energy market liberalization. He revealed that upcoming wheeling auctions are expected to enable the trading of 800 megawatts of electricity and support renewable energy integration. The restructuring aims to lower industrial tariffs from Rs48.70 to Rs44.06 per unit, helping exporters reduce production costs and improve their global competitiveness. He also shared updates on key privatization milestones, including PIA by December 2025, distribution companies (DISCOs) from April 2026, and 11 trains operated by Pakistan Railways, with proceeds expected to be redirected toward building climate-resilient and efficient supply chains.
“Exports must be green, digital, and globally compliant,” Rana emphasized, urging businesses to adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards under the Pakistan Green Framework. His remarks highlighted the government’s broader intent to make sustainability a cornerstone of trade and industrial growth. Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, appreciated the address, calling it “a roadmap for sustainable competitiveness” and stressing the role of corporate governance and green innovation in future-ready business models.
The event also featured expert panels discussing sustainability reporting, green business practices, and digital compliance as essential enablers for long-term growth. Participants shared insights on how technology, regulatory reforms, and responsible governance can position Pakistan as a competitive exporter in the global marketplace. The conference concluded with a networking dinner, providing an opportunity for cross-sector collaboration aimed at aligning business strategies with Pakistan’s evolving green and digital economic agenda.
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