imageRAWALPINDI: Chairman Trade Development Authoity of Pakistan (TDAP), SM Munir Thursday urged traders and industrialists to take benefit of GSP plus status for a prosperous Pakistan.

During his visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he said our exports are showing an increasing trend yet we are far behind to the regional competitors. Rice exports have shown a 10 percent increase.

Sugar and leather exports are showing positive signs.

The government is fully aware of issues and concerns of traders regarding withholding tax and the matter would be resolved soon.

He said women entrepreneurs should come forward and put their share in reshaping the country's economy.

Women chamber is need of the hour and TDAP will fully support in this regard.

He appreciated Rawalpindi chambers' efforts for holding successful expos and promoting business activities and bridging the gap between the government and traders.

RCCI president Mian Humayun Parvez in his address said that Rawalpindi needs a skill development Institute where? skilled human resource can equip themselves in various categories, especially Gems and Jewelry sector.

This will help us increase the exports.

We want to partner RCCI in organizing expos, fairs and conferences.

Senator Mian Atiq, Former president ICCI, Zafar Bakhtawari, Rauf Alam, Tariq Sadiq and Khalid Javed, group leader Sheikh Shabir, Senior vice president Saqib Rafiq, vice president Aqil Obaid and a large number of executive members and traders were also present on the occasion.

Rafiq, vice president Aqil Obaid and a large number of executive members and traders were also present on the occasion.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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