Tanners Urge Senate Backing for Leather Industry Reforms
— May 3, 2025
KARACHI (AIA) A delegation of the Pakistan Tanners Association (South Zone), led by Chairman Danish Aman, along with Hamid Zahur, Chairman PTA – Central, and senior members Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh and Usman Umer, met with Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani to discuss key issues affecting the leather industry.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the need for government support in easing operational and regulatory constraints, enhancing access to international markets, ensuring timely tax refunds, and offering incentives to exporters. They also stressed the importance of upgrading tanning technology and infrastructure to align with global environmental and compliance standards.
The representatives further called for stronger public-private collaboration to address supply chain challenges and promote sustainable growth in the leather sector.
Gillani acknowledged the sector’s contributions to Pakistan’s economy and the challenges exporters face. He assured the delegation of his full support in raising their concerns at relevant forums and reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to industrial growth and export competitiveness.
He also agreed that coordinated efforts are needed to strengthen the livestock sector, which underpins the leather industry.