Pak exports could be doubled to $50 bn: Razak.

ISLAMABAD -- Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said Pakistan's exports could be doubled from $24 billion plus to $50 billion over the medium term but first the stumbling block of bringing change in mentality needs to be addressed. He said the Ministry of Commerce would oppose any move to abolish zero-rating of five export-oriented sectors in the coming budget. The PM's adviser said that the direction of reducing duty on raw material and inter mediatory goods would continue while duty on finished goods would be increased in the upcoming budget. He said that Pakistan has requested Japan for providing...