Pakistan Clears 40 Exports
Pakistan approved 40 food exports to Gulf markets — an export decision reported March 25 and picked up in regional food‑trade chatter online. The move could reshape supply lines for diaspora dining staples across Gulf countries. (x.com)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high‑level review at the PM House on March 25, 2026 and ordered ministries to quicken export decisions while explicitly directing that domestic food availability be protected. (dawn.com) He instructed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to prepare maritime routes for shipments and asked for a comprehensive plan to boost flight operations at Karachi, Gwadar and other major international airports to speed deliveries. (dawn.com) Federal officials told the meeting they will prioritise shipments drawn from surplus stocks and have created a central database of exporters to streamline outbound trade to Gulf buyers. (propakistani.pk) Government briefings named the commodity categories earmarked for Gulf trade as staples including rice, edible oil, sugar, meat and poultry, powdered milk and other dairy products, plus fruits and vegetables. (brecorder.com) The prime minister also ordered accelerated port‑efficiency measures and faster inter‑agency decisions to avoid bottlenecks amid regional supply disruptions, saying delays would not be tolerated. (propakistani.pk) The move follows earlier March directives to form a special committee to assess stocks and export potential, with the PMO briefing officials that Pakistan’s agricultural and food sectors have capacity to support increased Gulf shipments without endangering local supply. (profit.pakistantoday.com.pk)
