KARACHI: Muhammad Jawed Bilwani,
chairman Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), on Tuesday urged the government to
restore the separate and dedicated ministry for textile industry, so that the
issues of the sector can be resolved speedily.
“The actions of the government that claims to be “business friendly” have
proved “anti business”, as there had been no significant improvement in the
economy during its tenure, which is ending in a few months,” Bilwani said in a
statement. “It has failed to achieve the desired
aims and objectives to enhance exports, strengthen the economy, and facilitate
the business and industrial community.”
Bilwani said it was so highly regrettable that the post of federal minister for
textile industry remained vacant for last several years and now the textile and
commerce ministries have been rolled into one. “The commerce portfolio is
itself significantly important as it is tasked with enhancing trade while it
has to also look after the affairs of 14 organisations working under its
ambit,” he said adding,“Under these circumstances the commerce ministry cannot
pay textile ministry attention it deserves.” The PAF official said the
ministry of textile industry was established on the ethical and genuine demand
of the value-added textile export sector.
Source: The International News, Pakistan Wednesday, 04 October 2017