The government seeks actionable proposals from leather, sports goods, cutlery and carpet industries to improve competitiveness, revive industrial activity and expand international markets.
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Task Force on Export and Industrial Enhancement to discuss measures for boosting exports, revitalising industrial activity and promoting sustainable economic growth.
The meeting was attended by Joint Secretary Freedoon Akram Sheikh and representatives of various export-oriented industries, including leather, sports goods, cutlery and carpets, according to an official news release.
Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted the government’s commitment to advancing the Prime Minister’s vision for economic revival through export growth, industrial development and stronger engagement with the private sector.
He said the establishment of the Export Enhancement Task Force was an important initiative to identify industrial challenges, explore new growth opportunities and formulate practical measures to improve Pakistan’s export performance.
The adviser stressed that facilitating the business community and improving industrial competitiveness were essential to creating an enabling environment for businesses to expand operations and access international markets.
He also underscored the importance of meaningful consultation with industry representatives to develop effective and result-oriented policies.
According to the statement, a series of consultative meetings is being held, with further engagements planned to incorporate the concerns, recommendations and practical experience of businesses into the policymaking process.
Highlighting the potential of export-oriented industries, Haroon said sectors such as leather, sports goods, cutlery and carpets could contribute to higher exports, employment generation and national economic growth.
He invited industry representatives to submit concrete and actionable proposals to address sector-specific challenges, improve productivity, enhance product quality and identify new international markets.
The adviser assured participants of the government’s support for initiatives aimed at industrial development and export expansion. He reiterated that the government would work closely with the private sector to identify bottlenecks, facilitate businesses and formulate policies aligned with industry requirements.
Haroon reaffirmed that export growth, industrial expansion and economic revival remained key government priorities, emphasising that sustained collaboration between the public and private sectors would be crucial to achieving these objectives.