Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz has urged all textile exporters to shift their focus on the value-added products, including garments, and made up to achieve US $ 80 billion export target.
He was talking to leading exporters during his visit to APTMA (All Pakistan Textile Mills Association) House here on Saturday. APTMA Chairman Asif Inam, Chairman (North) Hamid Zaman, Senior Vice Chairman Kamran Arshad, Vice Chairman Khawaja Anees, Asad Shafi, Secretary General Raza Baqir and other members of APTMA welcomed him on the occasion.
Assuring the industry of steadfast government support, Caretaker Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz pledged to address concerns and challenges faced by entrepreneurs. He assured them of providing comprehensive assistance through the ministry’s trade and investment officers stationed in various international missions.
During the meeting, the importance of establishing efficient banking channels for seamless trade, particularly with Central Asian countries, was highlighted. Dr Gohar Ejaz said this aligns with the government’s commitment to cultivating robust economic connections with nations in that region, further expanding Pakistan’s trade horizons. He added that his ministry was devising a plan to boost the country’s exports by extending all-out support to the industry stakeholders.
Ejaz also announced to abdicate from all his business engagements, including the leadership of APTMA till the time he is under oath to serve the country.—APP
