{
  "id": 7432603,
  "title": "Bharara elected PTEA chairman unopposed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bharara-elected-ptea-chairman-unopposed",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:57:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439472/bharara-elected-ptea-chairman-unopposed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has unanimously selected Rehan Naseem Bharara as its new chairman for the next two years. Bharara, a member of a prominent business family, brings over two decades of experience in professional management executive roles and is linked to M/s Umer Textiles. He also sits on the boards of various charitable, healthcare, and educational institutions. Rizwan Ihsan and Haris Yousaf have also been elected unopposed to the positions of senior vice chairman and vice chairman, respectively. Earlier, 24 members were also selected unopposed to the association's Executive Committee. While announcing the unofficial results, PTEA Election Commission member Wasim Latif revealed that one nomination paper had been submitted for each of the three offices, all of which were found valid. The official confirmation of the election results will be made at the association's annual general meeting on September 26, 2026. The newly elected officials are set to take on their roles starting October 1, 2026. Bharara, whose leadership comes at a crucial time for the industry, acknowledged the significant challenges ahead in restoring the textile industry's viability and growth in Pakistan. He emphasized the need for sustained advocacy, effective lobbying, practical initiatives, and innovative policy solutions to address the sector's viability concerns, primarily driven by high business costs and regional production cost disadvantages. Bharara called for strong cooperation among all segments of the textile industry to restore competitiveness and establish a sustainable growth trajectory. Vice Chairman-elect Haris Yousaf expressed gratitude for the members' confidence and pledged to collaborate with Bharara and the senior vice chairman to tackle the industry's pressing concerns, prioritizing unity within the sector, constructive engagement with policymakers, and practical measures to enhance exporters' competitiveness. The annual general meeting of PTEA will take place on September 26, 2026, where the official election results will be announced and the newly elected officials will assume their positions.",
  "summary": "FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has elected Rehan Naseem Bharara unopposed as its chairman for the next two-year term. Rizwan Ihsan and Haris Yousaf were also elected unopposed as senior vice chairman and vice chairman, respectively. Earlier, 24 members were elected unopposed to the Association’s Executive Committee. PTEA Election Commission member Wasim Latif, while…",
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}