ICCI demands 15-years Export Policy to boost exports - Press Release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Islamabad -- January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

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Faad Waheed, Acting President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called upon the government to formulate a 15-years export policy to give a long-term direction to the exporters for enhancing exports. He said that many members of ICCI from various sectors including, pharmaceuticals, IT, light engineering, food products including rice, fruits and vegetables, meat, marble, cement, textiles, pipes, furniture are doing exports to many countries and stressed that TDAP should include them in its foreign delegations so that they could explore new avenues of exports promotion. He said this while talking to Muhammad Naseer, Director General, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Islamabad during his visit to ICCI.

Faad Waheed said that TDAP's trade officers should share market study reports with ICCI on a regular basis so that the business community can capitalize on the potential opportunities of trade and exports in foreign markets. He said that ICCI and TDAP are working for the same goal to enhance Pakistan's trade and exports, therefore, close liaison between them is important to achieve these goals more effectively.

Nasir M. Qureshi, Karim Aziz Malik, Aamir Hussain, Hamayun Kabir, Sheikh Muhammad Ejaz, Ameer Hamza, Naeem Siddiqui, Khalid Chaudhry, Ms. Parveen Khan and others also spoke at the occasion and highlighted various issues that needed the attention of TDAP for redress.

Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Naseer, Director General, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Islamabad assured...