Govt seeks industry proposals to boost exports, revive industrial activity

Pakistan’s industries adviser Haroon Akhtar Khan has invited export businesses to put forward practical ideas for easing production constraints and reaching more overseas buyers. Profit by Pakistan Today reported that he made the request at a Saturday session of the Task Force on Export and Industrial Enhancement, attended by officials and representatives of sectors including leather, sports goods, cutlery and carpets.

The task force is intended to identify obstacles facing manufacturers and develop measures to improve export performance. Khan said the government was consulting private businesses, with more meetings planned, and asked participants to suggest ways to raise efficiency, product standards and access to new markets. He said proposals would inform policymaking and reiterated that cooperation between government and businesses was central to efforts to expand industry and exports.