EFS allocation rises to PKR 1.5 trillion while PKR 350 billion is earmarked for long-term export investment
The Government of Pakistan has introduced major measures to expand access to affordable short- and long-term export financing as part of its efforts to promote export-led economic growth and strengthen the competitiveness of Pakistani exporters.
The Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (Pak EXIM), the country’s Export Credit Agency and a policy institution, is supporting the government’s objectives by managing key export financing schemes designed to address exporters’ funding requirements and strengthen Pakistan’s export capacity.
Under the Enhanced Export Finance Scheme (EFS), the financing envelope has been increased from PKR 1 trillion to PKR 1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2026-27.
On the directives of the prime minister, PKR 300 billion has been specifically allocated for SME exporters, Agri-SMEs and new borrowers. The measure aims to widen access to export finance for businesses that have traditionally faced limited access to the scheme.
The enhanced EFS allocation is expected to improve financing availability across the export sector, particularly for SMEs, emerging exporters and new entrants. The revised limits have been allocated to participating financial institutions (PFIs) and are currently available to eligible exporters.
The government has also introduced the Long-Term Export Growth Financing Facility (LTEGFF), with financing lines of PKR 350 billion to support long-term investment and export capacity building.
The facility will help exporters finance new plant and machinery, including locally manufactured and imported equipment, as well as balancing, modernisation and replacement (BMR) of existing projects. It will also support investments linked to Pakistan’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy.
Through EFS and LTEGFF, Pak EXIM is working closely with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to expand access to working-capital and long-term investment financing.
To streamline access, Pak EXIM has also developed its EFS Digital Portal, connecting the bank with PFIs nationwide, with development finance institutions (DFIs) also being onboarded. The platform enables end-to-end digital processing, improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
Pak EXIM said it remains committed to working with the government, SBP, financial institutions and exporters to build a stronger, more competitive and sustainable export sector.