Islamabad – In a significant move to bolster Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, and Director General (Textile) Mudassar Raza Siddiqi held a strategic meeting with Umar Bin Asad, Country Head and Vice President Li & Fung Pakistan. The discussions centered on deepening collaboration between Pakistani exporters and Li & Fung’s global network to strengthen Pakistan’s position in international supply chains of apparel and textiles products.
The dialogue identified concrete pathways to enhance Pakistan’s apparel and textiles sector through forging partnerships between Li & Fung and exporters, integrating global best practices, diversifying into high-value product segments, and positioning Pakistan as a competitive sourcing hub for leading international brands and retailers.
The Coordinator reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to facilitating partnerships with international sourcing giants like Li & Fung, stating: “this collaboration is pivotal to driving innovation, attracting investments, and improving Pakistan’s socio-economic indicators. We are committed to creating an enabling environment where industry stakeholders can thrive globally.”
The meeting concluded with a joint resolve to strengthen mutual cooperation, enabling Pakistan’s apparel and textile sector to leverage emerging global prospects in line with government initiatives for enhanced export competitiveness and sustainable industry development
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
