ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting on Pakistan's trade and export promotion agenda on Wednesday.

The meeting focused on promoting international trade and market access, with detailed discussions on various aspects including human rights, labour rights and environmental governance in line with international commitments.

Ishaq Dar emphasised strengthening trade facilitation, enhancing the quality of Pakistani products and expanding market access through an effective, full-spectrum utilisation of the GSP+ framework in the European Union. He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to boost exports and directed concerned ministries to maintain strong momentum to facilitate trade.

The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Human Rights; Pakistan's Ambassador to Belgium and EU; senior officials from provinces, AJK and concerned ministries and departments.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on Wheat on Wednesday. The committee evaluated overall grains availability across the country and examined import plans aimed at keeping local supplies steady. DPM/FM stressed that maintaining sufficient stocks and preventing any disruption in grain supply remain top priority for the government, noting that smooth coordination between federal and provincial bodies is vital to keep prices affordable for the public.

He directed the concerned authorities to monitor market trends closely and ensure that supply of wheat is adequate and atta prices are on a downward trajectory.

The meeting was attended by the Minister for National Food Security and Research; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretaries of National Food Security and Research, Commerce and Maritime Affairs; senior officials from all provinces and relevant ministries and departments.