ISLAMABAD: The Export Development Fund (EDF) will provide targeted technical and financial support to help exporters access international markets, foster innovation and promote sustainable growth.

This decision was taken during a board meeting of the EDF, chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal on Thursday.

An official announcement said that the consultants had recommended the establishment of 13 financing windows. These will focus on firm-level growth, improving international compliance, marketing intelligence services, labour productivity, branding, market access, supply chain infrastructure and export credit/insurance, among other areas.

The consultants also recommended the creation of a challenge fund to support entry into new markets and the development of new products.

Published in Dawn, May 23rd, 2025

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