Export industry challenges: PHMA (North Zone) vows joint efforts
FAISALABAD: The monthly meeting of the Zonal Committee of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone was held on October 14, at the PHMA Zonal Office in Faisalabad, under the chairmanship of Mian Farrukh Iqbal. The meeting discussed in detail the challenges facing the hosiery and value-added textile export industry, government policies, and the association’s…
On October 14, the monthly Zonal Committee meeting of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone took place in Faisalabad under the leadership of Mian Farrukh Iqbal. The gathering aimed to address the challenges confronting the hosiery and value-added textile export industry, discuss government policies, and outline the association's future path.
During the meeting, PHMA North Zone Chairman Mian Farrukh Iqbal expressed gratitude for the participation of office-bearers and senior members who traveled from Lahore and Sialkot to attend. He stressed that collective efforts, cooperation, and a coordinated strategy were necessary to tackle industry challenges and promote exports.
PHMA Group Leader Chaudhry Salamat Ali congratulated the newly elected leadership, expressing confidence in their ability to effectively address members' concerns and strengthen unity within the association. PHMA Central Chairman Syed Zia Alamdar Hussain informed the attendees about a recent Zoom meeting with key government officials, during which demands for restoring the Duty Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) and reducing costs were discussed.
The new leadership was encouraged to adopt a unified approach in presenting these demands to relevant authorities to secure lasting solutions for the industry. Former PHMA North Zone Lahore Chairman Abdul Hameed assured his full cooperation in strengthening the association, while former PHMA Vice Chairman Khawaja Musharraf Iqbal congratulated Faisalabad on its new Zonal Office status and expressed hope for continued collaboration among the three offices.
Former PHMA North Zone Chairman Mian Kashif Zia proposed inviting relevant officials to the association's platform to discuss the industry's challenges and develop appropriate solutions. The meeting concluded with all participants reaffirming their commitment to collective action, cooperation, and a unified approach in addressing the challenges faced by the export industry, protecting members' interests, and promoting Pakistan's hosiery and value-added textile exports.
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