Zero-rated regimes to help boost Pakistani value added textile industry

The Pakistan Government has provided all its possible support to ensure inclusive growth and employment generation in five export oriented industries including the value added textile industry and boost Pakistani export.

Shaikh Mohammad Shafiq, central chairman, Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), has said that PRGMEA’s members are very thankful to Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar for the announcement of the zero-rated regimes – No Payment No Refund, for five export-oriented sector, i.e. value-added textile, carpet, surgical, sports goods and leather.

He further said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif already committed to declare all the export-oriented industries zero rated in the next budget. They pray for his perfect health and speedy recuperation.

In order to get maximum results (i.e, 20 percent to 25 percent increase), the government should immediate release stuck up refund payments against sales tax, duty drawback and drawback on local taxes and levies (DLTL) as well as brought down tariff of electricity, gas and water for export and give incentives on export as per our competitors countries.

This decision was taken in a meeting, held on May 29, 2016 at Islamabad, all leaders of the five export-oriented industries were there including Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Chairman FBR, Nisar Mohammad Khan and other senior officials of the Ministry of Finance and the FBR attended the meeting.

Recent Posts

Tendam, UDIT study carbon impact of fashion e-commerce

Tendam, in partnership with the University of Design, Innovation and Technology, has released a new study examining the carbon footprint…

4 hours ago

Mycelium-based insulation emerges as solution for fast-fashion waste

Researchers from Latvia have identified mycelium-based insulation as the most promising reuse option for fast-fashion textile waste.

4 hours ago

Researchers turn PET waste into anti-cancer medicines

A breakthrough has revealed a new way to convert PET from plastic bottles and synthetic textiles into key components used…

4 hours ago

India–New Zealand FTA to boost Indian textile exports

The proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to significantly strengthen Indian exports.

1 day ago

Gensmo, Fabrique to launch AI-powered styling experience

Artificial intelligence company Gensmo has announced a strategic partnership with Fabrique, a global collective that works with more than 350…

1 day ago

Claros Technologies, Daikin America announce optimization of PFAS destruction technology

Claros Technologies has announced the completion of a large-scale commercial optimization run of its proprietary UV-photochemical PFAS destruction platform.

1 day ago