KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has called for concerted efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s industrial sector, promote investment and expand exports.
He urged local manufacturers to introduce quality Pakistani products in international markets.
He was speaking during a visit to the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) House, where he inaugurated a three-day exhibition showcasing local products and industrial capabilities.
The governor said industrial development and economic progress were a shared responsibility, stressing the need to provide a more conducive environment for investment and facilitate businesses through effective one-window operations.
He said the international business community wanted a more investor-friendly environment in Pakistan, adding that the promotion of locally manufactured products in global markets would strengthen domestic industries, generate economic activity and boost exports.
Hashmi said that stronger coordination among the government, industrialists and business community was essential to accelerate industrial growth and improve Pakistan’s economic competitiveness.
Responding to questions from the media about law and order in Karachi, the governor said Sindh Inspector General of Police JavedAlamOdhohad been performing well, and that the police were actively working to maintain peace in the city.
He made it clear that extortion would not be tolerated under any circumstances, stressing that maintaining law and order was essential for business activity, investment and the city’s economic development.
The governor said the federal government was also extending support from its own resources for Karachi’s development, adding that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was fully aware of the city’s importance to the national economy.
He reiterated that industrial expansion, investment facilitation and export promotion required collective efforts to place the country on a sustainable path to economic growth.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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