FAISALABAD, Oct 18 (APP):State Minister for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry has assured the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) of his cooperation in addressing the challenges faced by the textile and apparel industry and promoting exports.
He gave the assurance during a meeting with newly elected PHMA North Zone Chairman Mian Farrukh Iqbal, whom he congratulated on his election and presented a bouquet.
Talal Chaudhry said that, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, efforts would be made to facilitate the business community, address industrial challenges and strengthen export-oriented industries.
He assured the PHMA leadership that he would facilitate meetings with the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant federal ministries to enable the association to present industry-related issues directly to policymakers and seek practical solutions.
Emphasizing the importance of coordination between the government and the business community, he said effective engagement was essential to promoting investment, resolving industrial issues and improving Pakistan’s export performance.
He also offered the use of his office to facilitate PHMA-related matters and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s industrial base and enhancing the international competitiveness of the textile and apparel sector.
Mian Farrukh Iqbal thanked the state minister for his support and welcomed the assurance of facilitating meetings with relevant federal ministries. He said direct engagement with policymakers was important for addressing the concerns of export-oriented industries.
He expressed confidence that stronger coordination between the government and PHMA would help improve the competitiveness of Pakistani manufacturers, boost exports, generate employment and support economic growth.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
