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PHMA calls for promoting industrialization, enhancing exports

October 29, 2020 11:37 PM


The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has called for promoting industrialisation and enhancing exports through lowering the cost of production, paying early refunds to solve liquidity crunch and relaxing import policy for industrial raw material.

PHMA zonal chairman Faisal Mehboob Sheikh and chief coordinator Adil Butt, in a joint statement issued here on Thursday, stressed the need for the revival of SRO 1125, reintroducing the system of No Payment No Refund of Sales Tax for the five export-oriented sectors. All stuck up claims of exporters Customs Rebates Sale Tax rebates should be released, as the liquidity crunch is a major stumbling block in the way of improving exports.

Faisal Mehboob Sheikh said that economic scenario has totally changed due to coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the industrial sector is now visible in the country, he said. So, the revival of zero-rated regimes was the only remedy for exports of the country, adding that the government must announce the previous system “No Payment No Refund” to sustain export sector of the country.

He said that the business community was facing tough challenges because of limited business. In this context, he sought the attention of the government for formulation of the regional, provincial and central level task force, and formulation of sector-wise regional policies which would help the government address the problems confronted by exporters.

Apparel industry should be allowed to import fabric under SRO 492 scheme as the weaving industry of Pakistan is unable to fulfil the demands of fashion wear. It is proposed that cotton yarn, the major raw material of the apparel sector should be exempted from all duties and taxes to encourage value addition.

PHMA zonal chief suggested that One Window Operation should be introduced for replacing the lengthy procedures that involve the interaction of manufacturers with various agencies. The government agencies were harassing the textile industry every day. Social Security, EOBI and other taxes should be merged and deducted at the source.

PHMA chief coordinator Adil Butt asked the government to appreciate the role of value-added apparel sector for its potential to harvest maximum benefits of GSP Plus, providing mass employment to the jobless population of the country.

He also sought the government’s attention for formulating aggressive marketing plan and hurdle-free policies as well as urgent decisions in favour of exports while taking on board major stakeholders. Adil Butt called for concerted efforts for exploring new markets both traditional and non-traditional in order to introduce homemade products. He urged the government to announce favourable policies and allow duty-free import of raw material and accessories. This move will attract investors and help in setting up new industries in the country which will create wide opportunities for employment.

We direly need a stimulus economic plan coupled with relief package by the government to maximize production and fill the gap created by Covid-19. He also emphasized the need for seeking technical knowhow from China and other countries for the sake of innovation and improvement of products.



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