ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Apparel Forum Muhammad Javed Balwani Friday asked the government to stop import of cotton and cotton yarn.
     
He said if the import of the raw cotton is not stopped the value added sector of the country would suffer. He was of the view that the value added sector would face negative effects due to the import of raw cotton.
     
He suggested that the government should impose regular duty on the import of cotton and cotton yarn as it would help the local value added sector to survive.
     
He said it is the only sector which comprises small and medium industry. Value added sector is helping earn valuable foreign exchange and providing jobs to millions, said the PAF chairman.—APP
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