Gold Trade Restored as Commerce Ministry Revokes SRO, Months Long Uncertainty Finally Ends

حسیب احمد

22 November 2025

In a decisive move that brings months of uncertainty to an end, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has officially restored the import and export of gold, allowing exporters to once again benefit from the mandatory 120 day entitlement period under the Entrustment Scheme.

According to the notification, the Ministry has immediately revoked SRO 760(I)/2025 dated May 6, 2025, clearing the way for normal trade activity to resume. This development follows the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) approval of the proposal, which was subsequently endorsed by the federal cabinet.

The Ministry further clarified that the suspension period, originally introduced under SRO 760(I)/2013 dated September 2, 2013 has now been waived accordingly, ensuring exporters can once again operate with long-awaited clarity and confidence.

Industry insiders say the decision has “breathed new life into the gold trade,” a sector that had been standing in limbo. Traders describe the notification as a “timely relief,” noting that the gold market relies heavily on predictable timelines and stable policies.

With the new order in place, exporters expect a revival of market activity, hoping that this long-delayed clarity will act as a springboard for renewed business momentum in the coming months.