Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, said more than 430,000 metric tons of used clothing arrived in Pakistan in FY2023-24 with the support of our port and shipping infrastructure.
Addressing a conference ‘National Policy Dialogue on Circularity and Used Textile Trade in Pakistan’ acknowledged the support of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the European Union (EU) for their collaboration in the Circularity and Used Textiles Trade Project.
The Minister emphasized the vital role of Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure in facilitating the import of second-hand textiles. He added that he recognizes that the efficient handling of these imports is essential for supporting local economies, job creation, and textile recycling efforts.
The Federal Minister further said that the ministry is focused on improving port efficiency and container management to streamline the processing of these goods, ensuring that shipments are processed in a timely and cost-effective manner.—App
