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Merger of textile & commerce ministry opposed in Pakistan

Value-added textile producers in Pakistan have opposed the move to merge textiles and commerce ministry. Finance minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar had recently mooted a proposal to merge the two ministries. In a letter to the Prime Minister, value-added textile sector associations have expressed surprise at this recommendation made without consulting them and other stakeholders in the industry.

The letter adds that the textiles ministry was earlier set up due to their demands, since the sector makes up for 54.63 per cent of overall exports and generates 42 per cent of total employment. It was also noted that India has a full-fledged textiles ministry, despite the fact that Indian textile exports account for only 11.9 per cent of its exports. As per the letter, the textiles ministry should be given more powers to take vital decisions, since in its absence, it is not able to take vital decisions regarding implementation of the Textile Policy.

 
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