پاکستان: ٹیرف کٹوتیوں سے درآمدات میں اضافہ، برآمدات پیچھے، ریونیو کا نقصان

Pakistan's tariff reductions on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) raw materials, aimed at boosting exports, are under scrutiny. An expert notes that between 2022-2025, PE/PP imports surged by an additional $202 million, while downstream exports grew by only $29.6 million. The policy review questions if broad tariff cuts are effective for export promotion when targeted schemes exist, also highlighting an estimated $83.6 million in forgone customs revenue in 2025. This analysis underscores ongoing challenges in Pakistan's trade policy, which could indirectly influence the nation's economic stability and the USD/PKR outlook.

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