Mr. Razzaq Dowood being offered a sheild by Mr. Akram Badshah (Convener MIG Exhibition)

Former Federal Minister for Industry, Mr. Abdul Razzaq Dawood has borne out the fact that the various articles displayed in the 4th Industrial Exhibition are much better in respect of quality than the articles put on display last year at the same exhibition. It is indicative of the fact that the industrialists of Gujranwala have left no stones unturned to boost the country’s economy. He said so while taking a round of the different stalls and keenly watching the items in them. He was accompanied by Shaukat Javed, the President GCCI, and Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Senior Vice President, the former presidents GCCI Haji Murad Ali, Sheikh Muhammad Aslam, and Nawaz Ahmed Bajwa.

Mr. Abdul Razzaq said with a fair degree of confidence that the standard of the Pakistani products is not only better than that of neighboring countries rather they are so original that they can easily compete at the international level. He said as soon as the world’s largest markets are opened under the WTO for the free trade, our products will be in a position to compete easily with the products of India, China, Iran and Afghanistan. Rather they would enjoy an edge over the rest in many respects.

Appreciating the quality of the electric fans at MIG Exhibition

He called upon the local manufacturers to further improve the standard and quality of their products because the countries of Africa are considered as the biggest market for the purchase of sanitary fittings, sanitary ware and crockery. He said that there is no doubt that the demand of the above products is much more in Pakistan but the industrialists should strife sincerely to explore them. They can do so only when they are imbued with a spirit of nationalism and patriotism. He said that an export of 225 million Dollars is not a big deal for Gujranwala and a target of 500 million Dollars is not difficult to achieve because the manufactured items are attractive, durable, and long lasting. He stressed the industrialists to negotiate with the bankers for consumer financing just like the multinational companies.