Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the importance of enhancing export competitiveness and facilitating sectors with strong export potential, including tobacco and related value-added products. He was speaking with a delegation of British American Tobacco led by Ms. Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa in Islamabad.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister highlighted that the ongoing structural reform agenda is aimed at broadening the tax base and strengthening enforcement and compliance. He noted that enhanced enforcement across sectors including sugar, cement, tobacco, textiles, and beverages has led to measurable improvements in compliance and revenue collection.
The delegation underscored the importance of competitive crop pricing and regulatory alignment to enable Pakistan to expand its footprint in global tobacco exports.