“Federal Adviser to the Prime Minister on Textile Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig
discussed this matter with Consul General of Pakistan in Istanbul,
Turkey Dr Yousaf Junaid. Baig advised him to take up the matter with the
concerned department and arrange a meeting in this regard. ” “..
He said it would affect the export orders of millions of metres, which
were already under production at the Pakistani mills for shipment to
Turkey.
” “..
Pakistan is a major exporter of grey and denim fabric to Turkey as raw
material for their value-added products and the increase in customs duty
would seriously affect their exports from Pakistan, Baig added. ” ”
Date:1/17/2011
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