November 23, 2023 (MLN): In an effort to broaden the export base of the textile sector, the Ministry of Commerce has established the Export Advisory Council, as announced in a notice issued on November 22, 2023.
The main objective of establishing the advisory council is that it shall provide recommendations to the Ministry of Commerce on matters affecting textiles and apparel export and propose measures for export enhancement.
Moreover, the council will hold its meetings on a monthly basis or with higher frequency, if required and the Ministry will provide secretariat support to the Council.
The Chairman/Convenor is the Ministry of Commerce, with the authority to co-opt any person from the public or private sector if deemed necessary.
The composition of the Export Advisory Council is as follows;
Sr. No.
Name and Company
Status
1
Ministry of Commerce
Chairman/Convener
Private Sector
2
Musadaq Zultiarnain, Interloop Holdings
Member
3
Fawad Anwar, Alkaram Textiles
Member
4
Shahid Soorty, Soorty Textiles
Member
5
Mian Muhammad Ahsan, US Group
Member
6
Yaqoob Ahmed, Artistic Milliner
Member
7
Amir Fayyaz Sheikh, Kohinoor Mills
Member
8
Shahid Abdullah, Sapphire Textile Mills
Member
9
Ahmed Kamal, Kamal Textile Mills
Member
10
Ashraf Salim Mukaty, Liberty Textile Mills
Member
Public Sector
11
Secretary, Ministry of Commerce
Member
12
Secretary, Finance Division or his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary
Member
13
Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue or his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary
Member
14
Governor/Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Member
15
All Chief Secretaries/Representatives of the Provincial Governments (not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretaries)
