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SARGODHA, Nov 26 (APP): Sargodha Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) President Khawaja Yasir Qayyum said on Tuesday that Sargodha region had great potential in salt reserves with robust
handicraft industries for which the government support was vital to tap the resources.
Talking to APP, he said that he had already briefed to Federal Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and highlighted the potential of Sargodha and requested him for support to their export promotion.
The SCCI President further said that currently, Sargodha exports approximately 2,700 containers of salt and handicrafts annually, which was not enough as per capability.
He said that he had suggested to high-ups for the establishment of dedicated display of Pakistani products in Pakistani embassies for Sargodha’s salt and handicraft products across the global as this initiative would not only enhance their global profile but also attract new buyers and investments.
He said that Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, had appreciated SCCI’s proposal and assured his full support for the export promotion of salt and wooden handicraft and had issued necessary orders to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
The commerce minister had also directed the TDAP to collaborate with the SCCI team for ensuring these industries gain the global recognition they deserve, he added.