Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to discuss export facilitation, taxation proposals, and wider economic reforms ahead of the FY27 budget.
The FPCCI delegation, headed by President Atif Ikram Sheikh, presented industry-specific recommendations covering sales tax, customs duties, industrial inputs, export competitiveness, machinery imports, and the cost of tax compliance.
During the session, Aurangzeb reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability, promoting export-led growth, improving economic documentation, and creating a more investor-friendly environment.
He also highlighted ongoing reforms focused on automation, digital invoicing, data integration, and the simplification of tax procedures to enhance transparency and support legitimate businesses.
The talks included proposals affecting exporters, manufacturers, traders, and key industries such as textiles, steel, edible oil, plastics, chemicals, and cotton ginning.
FPCCI representatives emphasized the importance of quicker tax refunds, reduced compliance costs, easier access to industrial raw materials, and more streamlined customs and regulatory processes.
Both sides also discussed trade facilitation, export diversification, industrial productivity, economic documentation, and ways to improve Pakistan’s competitiveness in regional and global markets.
The finance minister assured the delegation that their proposals would be considered during the budget preparation process and reaffirmed the government’s intention to maintain close coordination with the private sector.
