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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan aims to expand exports
Listen to article Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, in a productive day of engagements in Birmingham, explored the potential for deeper commercial ties, unlocking new market opportunities and expanding Pakistan's export footprint in the United Kingdom. The minister held a detailed meeting with the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, where he highlighted Pakistan's readiness to diversify its export basket in line with the UK's industrial needs. While acknowledging the growing trade volumes with the Midlands, he underlined Pakistan's evolving strengths beyond traditional sectors, including in processed foods, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, leather goods, IT services, furniture, ceramics and sports goods. Later, the minister visited Nouvo, a major UK-based food distribution company, where he met prominent retailers and distributors engaged in importing food products from Pakistan to the UK Midlands. Discussions focused on strengthening commercial supply chains and expanding the footprint of halal-certified and ethnic food products from Pakistan in the British market. In his meeting with the UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister called for enhanced matchmaking between the UK importers and reliable Pakistani suppliers. He urged the chamber to mobilise diaspora-led investments in Pakistan through joint ventures, franchising and startup incubation, and proposed greater support for tourism and culture-focused initiatives. In a meeting with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister emphasised that the recently launched UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue was poised to introduce a new era of predictability, transparency and business-friendly policies in bilateral trade. He encouraged the chamber to explore the potential of sector-specific memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Pakistani chambers and trade bodies to unlock joint opportunities.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan ready to diversify exports to match UK industry needs: Jam Kamal
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan expressed Pakistan's readiness to diversify its export basket in alignment with the UK's industrial needs. He said this during his meeting with the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. The minister acknowledged the growing trade volumes with the Midlands, and underlined Pakistan's evolving strengths beyond traditional sectors, including in processed foods, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, leather goods, IT services, furniture, ceramics, and sports goods, said a statement by the ministry. He also encouraged businesses in Birmingham to explore high-quality Pakistani products such as Basmati rice, mangoes, and halal-certified processed foods. 'In particular, he spotlighted Pakistan as a reliable partner for Birmingham's advanced manufacturing and automotive supply chains — citing cost-effective production capabilities, expertise in light engineering and metal fabrication, and Pakistan's strong track record in supplying global automotive brands.' The Minister also underscored opportunities under Pakistan's National EV Policy and renewable energy shift, especially in areas such as battery technology and electric drivetrains, which directly align with Birmingham's green mobility ambitions. The press release said that the minister visited 'Nouvo' a major UK-based food distribution company, and also the Birmingham City Football Club. His discussions at Nouvo focused on strengthening commercial supply chains and expanding the footprint of halal-certified and ethnic food products from Pakistan in the British market. 'These engagements underscore Pakistan's renewed emphasis on industrial linkages, regional value chains, and diaspora-led commercial diplomacy, reflecting a strong intent to position Pakistan as a value-added trade partner to the UK.'
