--- title: "Commerce Minister directs efforts to expand Pakistan's exports" description: "Most outlets led with the directive from Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan for the Foreign Trade Wings to prepare country-specific plans to boost exports. Business Recorder added context on the areas to be covered in the plans, while The Nation focused on the internal meeting and review of export performance and trade agreements. Dunya News highlighted the emphasis on stronger business ties and faster action to increase trade gains." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4677-commerce-minister-directs-stronger-efforts-to-expand site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Commerce Minister directs efforts to expand Pakistan's exports business · latest filing 26 Aug 2026, 7:52 AM PKT · 25–26 Aug 2026 · 5 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 4 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets emphasized the Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan, directing stronger efforts to expand exports, including the preparation of country-specific action plans and a review of trade agreements. Business Recorder added details about the focus areas, such as market-access barriers and logistics, while The Nation highlighted the internal meeting with the Foreign Trade Wings and the review of export performance. Dunya News framed the directive as a call for faster action and stronger business ties. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 26 Aug 2026 — Jam Kamal satisfied over encouraging export growth in emerging markets (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Jam Kamal satisfied over encouraging export growth in emerging markets](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/jam-kamal-satisfied-encouraging-export-growth-emerging-markets) · 26 Aug 2026, 7:52 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry’s Foreign Trade Wings to review Paki­stan’s export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. ### 25 Aug 2026 — Commerce Minister directs efforts to expand Pakistan's exports (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the directive from Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan for the Foreign Trade Wings to prepare country-specific plans to boost exports. Business Recorder added context on the areas to be covered in the plans, while The Nation focused on the internal meeting and review of export performance and trade agreements. Dunya News highlighted the emphasis on stronger business ties and faster action to increase trade gains. - **The Nation** — [Commerce Minister directs stronger efforts to expand Pakistan’s exports](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/commerce-minister-directs-stronger-efforts-expand-pakistan-s-exports) · 25 Aug 2026, 4:37 PM PKT > Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry’s Foreign Trade Wings to review Pakistan’s export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Commerce Minister directs stronger efforts to expand Pakistan’s exports](https://www.app.com.pk/business/commerce-minister-directs-stronger-efforts-to-expand-pakistans-exports/) · 25 Aug 2026, 12:01 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry’s Foreign Trade Wings to review Pakistan’s export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. The Minister expressed satisfaction over encouraging export growth in several emerging markets and directed officials to build on this momentum through marke... - **Dunya News** — [Jam Kamal Khan directs stronger efforts to expand Pakistan's exports](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/969622-jam-kamal-khan-directs-stronger-efforts-to-expand-pakistans-exports) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan reviews export growth, trade agreements and market diversification, urging country-specific plans, stronger business ties and faster action to boost trade gains. - **Business Recorder** — [Expanding exports: Govt directs FTWs to prepare country-specific plans](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436435/expanding-exports-govt-directs-ftws-to-prepare-country-specific-plans) · 25 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan directed on Tuesday the Foreign Trade Wings (FTW) to prepare country-specific action plans covering priority products, market-access barriers, logistics and banking challenges, potential buyers and pending institutional engagements. 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