Setting up of countrywide exporters' Body on the cards: SCCI chief

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Majid Raza Bhutta on Saturday said that exporter community was actively considering establishing 'All Pakistan Exporters Body' in near future to cope with the multifarious confronting with by the exporters.
Talking to reporters he said the setting up of proposed body was direly needed for the promotion of export and to formulate business friendly polices for bringing a big boom in export volume of the country. The body will also present the problems confronting by the exporter community to the government for resolving difficulties/ problems being faced by the exporters' community he said.
Majid further said that it is very unfortunate that exports have declined by US 4 billion dollars, in the last three years, which is perturbing for the exporters adding that no positive step has so far been taken by the government for protecting the exports from down trend. The role of export sector is vital in enhancing foreign reserves but it was totally ignored by the concerned quarters in the country he said. We are failed to present our problems to the government in proper way and it was the result of lack of effective representation of exporters Majid said.
The SCCI President was of the view that our existing trade polices are not business friendly as compared to other countries adding that despite of GSP Plus Status our exports are decreasing. Unfriendly business polices, non clearance of duty drawback claims, utilisation of Export Development Fund for other purpose, lack of one window system for payment taxes and lack of skilled labour were the key factors in fall of export he pointed out.
Under the prevailing circumstance he said the government should take drastic steps and announce business friendly polices and resolve the problems being faced by the exporters at the earliest possible to keep the production wheel in full motion. Majid expressed his confidence that the All Pakistan Exporters Body will play its role in resolving the problems of the exporters on top priority basis. The SCCI President further stated that there is bright scope for business development as well as improvement of economy adding that despite certain problems the business community of Sialkot was making all possible efforts for the betterment of national economy with the object to make Pakistan economically strong and stable.