Pak exports to UK cross $1bn in H1FY21

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the United Kingdom (UK) have crossed the one billion US dollars in the first six months of the fiscal year 2020-2021 for the first time, the first-ever target met in the said duration.

An announcement in this regard was made by Advisor to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Saturday.

From July 1 to end December 2020, exports to the UK grew by 21 per cent touching $1,029 million as compared to $852 million in the corresponding period last year, the advisor tweeted.

“Moreover, exports grew by 47pc to $189 million in December 2020 as compared to $129 million in December 2019. I congratulate our exporters for this achievement and encourage them to make efforts to obtain a greater share of the market,” he added.

“I also commend the efforts of MOC’s Trade Officers (TOs) posted in the UK and urge them to work harder in finding opportunities for our exporters and provide facilitation to our businessmen,” the PM’s advisor said.

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