Daily Times
July 12, 2021
Industries located in North Karachi have been facing acute water shortage for the past many days and due to this production activities have been stalled and it is feared that export orders may be missed. North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI) President Faisal Moiz Khan, while expressing deep concern over non-supply of water to the industries, requested Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh to take notice of the severe and issue directives to Managing Director Water Board for supplying water as per consumption of the industries. So that production activities can continue without any hindrance. In a statement, Faisal Moiz Khan said that water is of utmost importance for the continuation of production activities and is one of the basic raw materials, but these days, North Karachi’s industries are facing severe water shortages, while the tanker mafia has plenty of water. In contrast, water is not available f
Pakistan’s inclusion on Amazon lauded
Pakistan’s exporters will reap significant benefits
KARACHI:
Due to the efforts of the government, direct shipments will now be possible on Amazon and Pakistan’s exporters will reap significant benefits and will be able to easily sell their products to consumers through Amazon, which will boost Pakistan’s trade and exports. This was stated by North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI) President Faisal Moiz Khan as he welcomed the inclusion of Pakistan in the seller list by the Amazon. He said that the move will result in billions in investment and vast employment opportunities, which will also boost the country’s exports. The NKATI president said that Amazon is a huge global distribution network, which is successfully providing services all over the world including Europe and USA. Earlier, Pakistan was not included in Amazon’s seller list due to which shipments from Pakistan were not directly on Amazon.
Industrialists decry ban on gas supply
Urge federal govt to immediately withdraw decision taken by Power Division
Industrialists have expressed grave concern over the decision taken by the government to cut gas supply to all industrial units from February 2021, terming it a counterproductive move.
In a statement, North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI) President Faisal Moiz Khan, while opposing the decision taken by the Power Division, urged the federal government and Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar to immediately withdraw the decision.
Labelling it as unwise and anti-industry move, he requested the government not to make decisions that would hamper production activities, otherwise industrialists would stop relying on government policies and would be reluctant to invest in future.