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Pakistan taking steps to upgrade leather industry

19/08/2016
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) says the country is making efforts to improve its leather industry. These improvements are focused on value-addition, innovation, Research and Development, and fashion design.

Various institutes have been established to fulfil these aims. The National Institute of Leather Technology in Karachi and the Gujranwala Leather Institute are helping develop the skills of the workforce in Pakistan’s leather manufacturing units.

Two combined effluent treatment plants (CETP) have been set up in the Korangi Tannery Cluster and in the Kasur district of Punjab province to meet National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS). These aid in the disposal and recycling of tannery waste water to protect the environment from pollution.

The Pakistani government has also announced the formation of the Leather Export Council (LEPC) to assist in the improvement and promotion of the leather sector. A joint motion with the EU-funded Pakistan Leather Competitiveness Improvement Program (PLCIL) has been submitted to the Ministry of Commerce requesting the early implementation of the LEPC.

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