The government removes additional export development costs, reducing cost pressures on exporters
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on 24 November 2025 where the Export Sector Working Group presented its update. — PID SBP says all previous circulars related to the surcharge have now been withdrawn. It says all export goods are exempted from the surcharge with immediate effect. The Councilor says the move follows the formation of new private sector-led working groups. The federal government has canceled the growth surcharge on all exports, the State Bank said on Tuesday, giving exporters some breathing room as they try to cut costs and remain competitive in global markets. The Export Development Surcharge










