Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 1:29 PM

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce has requested special incentives for export-oriented sectors affected by 19 percent ad-valorem tariffs imposed by the United States. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's support to implement "handholding" measures to safeguard key industries from tariff-related losses. The request follows an executive order by US President Donald Trump, announcing additional tariffs ranging from 10 to 50 percent on imports from trading partners, including a 29 percent reciprocal tariff on Pakistan.

Following the announcement, the Ministry of Commerce established a Steering Committee and a Working Group to analyze the impact of US tarif...