‘Made in Pakistan’ show opens in India

[Saifullah Sani]

Abdul Basit Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India has said that closer trade relations can bridge gap between the two neighbouring countries.

He assured that issues related to grant of MFN status to India will be resolved as soon as there is two-way understanding on level-playing field to business community of both the countries.

The Pakistani envoy was addressing to a gathering of exhibitors, officials and media on the occasion of inauguration of ‘Made in Pakistan’ show being currently held in Mumbai by Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

According to a message received here, the Pakistani High Commissioner said that a population of over 400 to 500 million people is living below poverty line in the region and “we have to combat with this menace.”

Rukhsana Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industries, said that it was imperative to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.

She said that NDMA (non-discriminative market access) is necessary for enhancing bilateral trade.

‘Made in Pakistan’ show opens in India - DAWN.COM

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Abdul Basit Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India has said that closer trade relations can bridge gap between the two neighbouring countries.

He assured that issues related to grant of MFN status to India will be resolved as soon as there is two-way understanding on level-playing field to business community of both the countries.

The Pakistani envoy was addressing to a gathering of exhibitors, officials and media on the occasion of inauguration of ‘Made in Pakistan’ show being currently held in Mumbai by Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

According to a message received here, the Pakistani High Commissioner said that a population of over 400 to 500 million people is living below poverty line in the region and “we have to combat with this menace.”

Rukhsana Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industries, said that it was imperative to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.

She said that NDMA (non-discriminative market access) is necessary for enhancing bilateral trade.

‘Made in Pakistan’ show opens in India - DAWN.COM

Cottage industries in both countries will benefit the most. Good move.

 

[Chronos]

Abdul Basit Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India has said that closer trade relations can bridge gap between the two neighbouring countries.

He assured that issues related to grant of MFN status to India will be resolved as soon as there is two-way understanding on level-playing field to business community of both the countries.

The Pakistani envoy was addressing to a gathering of exhibitors, officials and media on the occasion of inauguration of ‘Made in Pakistan’ show being currently held in Mumbai by Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

According to a message received here, the Pakistani High Commissioner said that a population of over 400 to 500 million people is living below poverty line in the region and “we have to combat with this menace.”

Rukhsana Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industries, said that it was imperative to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.

She said that NDMA (non-discriminative market access) is necessary for enhancing bilateral trade.

‘Made in Pakistan’ show opens in India - DAWN.COM

Green is always welcome.

I am not talking about the Pakistani flag though

 

[nForce]

We had enough such shows.Why dont we do some made in India shows in Pakistan for a change.

 

[Areesh]

And then get blown up? You are expecting too much.

I think you guys don't know about it, but Indian trade shows have been organized many times here in Pakistan.

'India Show' kicks off in Lahore

 

[nForce]

And then get blown up? You are expecting too much.

We send in the sample goods.They do the show.That will work.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

I think you guys don't know about it, but Indian trade shows have been organized many times here in Pakistan.

'India Show' kicks off in Lahore

I don't dispute it man. The frequency is different - that's all. There's no denying that an 'India Show' is a bomb magnet. Pakistan shows can also face violence, provided there is some perceived humiliation in the recent past (Mumbai attack, etc).

We send in the sample goods.They do the show.That will work.

Aye aye sir Good idea. Cultural invasion zindabaad

 

[SHAMK9]

We had enough such shows.Why dont we do some made in India shows in Pakistan for a change.

Cz no wants to buy Indian textiles here.

 

[nForce]

Cz no wants to buy Indian textiles here.

ummm...Dont you think thats the whole purpose of making trade shows genius?If we already had monopoly over that market then why would we need trade shows?We dont need to advertise Indian movies there in Pakistan for example.You guys already do that.

 

[Saifullah Sani]

Pakistani textile exhibition, a big draw in Mumbai

A hundred Pakistani textile companies, including top brands such as Khaadi, Ittehad, Gul Ahmed and Alkaram and Lala Textile, are showcasing their products at an exhibition in Mumbai that is attracting large crowds, especially women.

The Made in Pakistan Expo 2014, the first solo exhibition of Pakistani textiles, was inaugurated by Abdul Basit Khan, Pakistan’s new High Commissioner in India, and Kamal Morarka, Chairman, World Trade Centre, Mumbai, on Friday. The exhibition is on till Monday.

“I like Pakistani lawn suits and have come here to buy as many as I can. They are different and make you special in a gathering,” said Aditi from Tardeo, South Mumbai. Word of mouth publicity has helped people find their way to the exhibition where leading Pakistani brands in textile fabric, fashion garments, lawn print suits (stitched and unstitched), designer footwear, onyx and herbal teas are on offer.

“We are keen on setting up stores in Mumbai and Delhi. We are retailers and want to do it directly,” said Danish Adamjee, Chief Operating Officer, Khaadi, which has 40 stores in Pakistan and abroad.

“Export volume to India is insignificant. We want to have direct trade relations with India which will benefit both counties,” said Rukhsana Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Pakistan.

“The world is changing very fast. The problems between India and Pakistan are dragging us down. We should get out [of] this negative narrative and move ahead in trade relations. I hope this show becomes a permanent feature,” said the Pakistani High Commissioner.

The exhibition has been organised by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with EVECON under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Textiles of Pakistan and the All India Association of Industries.

Pakistani textile exhibition, a big draw in Mumbai - The Hindu