Impact of Export Facilitation on Pakistan’s Export Performance
https://doi.org/10.35536/lje.2025.v30.i1.a3
Keywords:
Export Financing, Export Facilitation, Rebate, Commercial Banks, Exporting FirmsAbstract
Pakistan provides export financing schemes to support exports. This study examines two main schemes: one offered by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) through commercial banks, and the other by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR). The study evaluates the performance of these schemes from the perspectives of commercial banks (as private entities) and exporters (as beneficiaries). While large exporters improve their export performance by utilizing these schemes, the lengthy process and the time lag between production and delivery can hinder exporters’ performance. The qualitative findings indicate that these export financing schemes mainly benefit large exporting firms, while medium and small enterprises are less likely to take advantage of them due to the complexities involved.
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