{"id":10038,"date":"2024-04-05T00:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T00:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=10038"},"modified":"2024-04-05T00:28:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T00:28:05","slug":"streamlining-tariff-structures-to-reduce-costs-for-domestic-industries-kamal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=10038","title":{"rendered":"Streamlining tariff structures to reduce costs for domestic industries, Kamal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-1536x1106.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG-20240404-WA0117-2048x1474.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ministry of Commerce Hosts Pre-Budget Seminar to Promote Trade Competitiveness and Economic Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad,&nbsp; :&nbsp; Ministry of Commerce organized a Pre-Budget Seminar in Islamabad, focusing on tariff rationalization and its implications for trade competitiveness and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the audience, the Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan underscored the significance of tariff rationalization in enhancing trade competitiveness and fostering economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the Ministry of Commerce&#8217;s commitment to simplifying and streamlining tariff structures to reduce costs for domestic industries, boost exports, and attract foreign investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Kamal reiterated the government&#8217;s dedication to supporting the business community and highlighted key priorities including boosting exports, combating smuggling, and curbing tax evasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Kamal also praised the growth of Pakistan&#8217;s textile industry and recognized opportunities in the evolving global landscape, reaffirming the government&#8217;s commitment to driving Pakistan towards a more dynamic economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secretary Commerce, Saleh Ahmad Farooqui, highlighted that the seminar provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse on tariff rationalization&#8217;s benefits and implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the importance of stakeholders gaining insights into tariff rationalization initiatives and providing inputs to aid strategic changes to the existing tariff structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the Tariff Wing at the Ministry of Commerce invites budget proposals from stakeholders across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Pre-Budget Seminar, participants learned how to provide feedback and recommendations to policymakers on tariff structure and rationalization measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seminar attracted representatives from key chambers of commerce and industry, product associations, and sector specialists from all over Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distinguished speakers from the Ministry of Commerce, industry experts, and representatives from trade associations and chambers of commerce presented various budget proposals during the sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Minister Kamal thanked all participants for their keen participation and expressed hope for continued fruitful engagement in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Pre-Budget Seminar served as a platform to create awareness about tariff rationalization among trade bodies, associations, exporters, and public sector stakeholders, facilitating dialogue and collaboration towards promoting trade competitiveness and economic growth in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ministry of Commerce Hosts Pre-Budget Seminar to Promote Trade Competitiveness and Economic Growth Islamabad,&nbsp; 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