KARACHI, July 11, 2024 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) has called on the government to clearly define and enforce axle load limits for truck carriage. The current ambiguity and lack of strict enforcement have led to increased extortion from traders, significantly raising transport costs and severely impacting export activities. Qasim Yaqoob Paracha, […]

Karachi, March 16, 2024 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) has issued a fervent appeal to the newly elected government, urging for the lifting of the ban on salt trade with India.

Karachi, January 29, 2024 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) has expressed deep concern over the exclusion of the salt industry from the automatic Faster System for sales tax refunds, resulting in a financial deadlock for several months.

Karachi, December 27, 2023 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) issued a plea for government intervention on Wednesday, seeking support to address rising freight charges amidst the ongoing Red Sea crisis.

Karachi, December 20, 2023 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) expressed its concerns on Wednesday regarding the impact of axle load restrictions, emphasizing the need for government intervention to alleviate the challenges faced by the salt industry.

Karachi, November 3, 2023 – The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) has made a compelling appeal to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), urging the processing of refund claims through the FASTER (Fully Automated Sales Tax E-Refund) system for all exporters, highlighting a pressing issue that affects numerous members within the industry.

Ismail Suttar, the chairman of Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), urged the government to expedite the process of registering pink salt as a Geographical Indication (GI) tag product through the Intellectual Property Organization.

KARACHI: Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) has announced an indefinite strike, calling the salt prices hike unjustified by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC). During an emergency meeting of Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) Executive Committee, Ismail Suttar, Chairman SMAP along with members from Kalabagh and Quaidabad stated that Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation(PMDC) […]