SIMAP details surgical sector challenges to probationary trade officers
MG News | September 04, 2026 at 05:39 PM GMT+05:00
September 04, 2026 (MLN): Sialkot's surgical
instruments industry's export potential, its contribution to the economy, and
the key challenges affecting its international competitiveness came under
discussion as the Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan
(SIMAP) held an interactive session with probationary officers of the Commerce
and Trade Group during their study tour to Sialkot.
SIMAP Chairman Zeshan Tariq, along with the
association's executive members, held the meeting with the visiting officers,
who were accompanied by officials from the Pakistan Institute of Trade and
Development (PITAD) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP),
according to APP.
During the session, SIMAP representatives gave the
officers a detailed overview of Sialkot's surgical instruments industry,
highlighting its export potential and its contribution to the country's
economy.
They also briefed participants on the major challenges
confronting the sector and the issues affecting its growth and competitiveness
in international markets.
The interactive session was followed by a detailed
discussion, giving the visiting officers practical insights into the workings
of the surgical industry, its export-oriented operations, and possible areas
for improvement.
The meeting provided an opportunity for meaningful
exchange between industry representatives and government officers, with
discussions focused on strengthening the sector, addressing its challenges, and
exploring avenues to further enhance the international competitiveness of
Sialkot's surgical instruments industry.
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