FAISALABAD: Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Interior, presented a bouquet of flowers to Mian Farrukh Iqbal on his election as Chairman of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA), North Zone and extended his warm congratulations on his election.
On the occasion, Talal Chaudhry assured Mian Farrukh Iqbal of his full support and cooperation for the promotion, development, and betterment of Pakistan’s textile and apparel industry. He stated that, in line with the vision and directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, every possible effort would be made to address the challenges faced by the industrial sector, facilitate the business community, and strengthen the country’s export-oriented industries.
Talal Chaudhry further assured that he would facilitate meetings between PHMA representatives and the relevant authorities at the Ministry of Commerce and other concerned federal ministries.
This would enable the Association to present the key issues and challenges confronting the textile and apparel industry directly to the relevant policymakers and pursue practical solutions. He emphasized the importance of effective coordination between the government and the business community to ensure timely resolution of industrial issues, promote investment, and enhance Pakistan’s export performance.
He also offered Mian Farrukh Iqbal the use of his office for PHMA-related matters and assured him of his continued cooperation in pursuing initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s industrial base, improving the business environment, and enhancing the international competitiveness of the country’s textile and apparel sector.
Expressing his gratitude, Mian Farrukh Iqbal thanked Talal Chaudhry for his encouragement, support, and positive commitment to the business community. He particularly appreciated his assurance of facilitating meetings with the relevant federal ministries, stating that direct engagement with government policymakers was essential for resolving the genuine concerns of export-oriented industries.
Mian Farrukh Iqbal expressed confidence that stronger coordination between the government and PHMA would help address the challenges faced by the textile and apparel sector, improve the competitiveness of Pakistani manufacturers in international markets, and contribute to higher exports, industrial growth, employment generation, and the country’s overall economic development.
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