Govt identifies agriculture, textiles and IT as key sectors to drive export-led growth

PSX Update • Oct 22, 2026

The government has identified agriculture, textiles and information technology (IT) as the key sectors to anchor sustainable, export-led economic growth, backed by structural reforms and private-sector investment.

October 22, 2026 (MLN): The government has identified agriculture, textiles and information technology (IT) as the key sectors to anchor sustainable, export-led economic growth, backed by structural reforms and private-sector investment. Under a framework called TRUST, it plans to target sectors where Pakistan has competitive strengths, implement sustainable reforms, unlock private capital, scale up exports and deve...