“Pakistan has a strong industrial base of products, which are
exported globally as well as in growing volume into Canada” said Tariq Azim
Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan, while visiting Trade Show and cultural
event, organized by Pakistan Canada Business Chamber (PCBC), in coordination
with the Consulate General of Pakistan, Montreal, at Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Montreal, says a press release received here today from Canada.
In order to give a boost to its
exports by showcasing Pakistani niche products the trade Show was organized at
a large scale in which 32 companies, representing goods and services, exhibited
their products including textiles, carpets, surgical instruments, handicrafts,
sporting goods, leather, jewellery, food and basmati rice etc. Three
restaurants entertained the visitors with Pakistani cuisine.
The High Commissioner, accompanied by
Muhammad Aamer, Consul General of Pakistan in Montreal and PCBC Directors
visited all booths. A large number of businesses as well as the general public
visited the booths and highly appreciated the fine quality of Pakistani
products.
Later, a Seminar was organized by
PCBC to educate the Pakistani exhibitors about the import laws and regulations
and certifications required for entry of their products into the Canadian
market.
The visitors highly appreciated the
initiative taken by PCBC for promotion of Pakistani products that will deepen
the trade ties between Pakistan and Canada. High Commissioner said that
Pakistan’s economy is growing at over 5 % rate and coupled with friendly
investment policies, it is expected to become the 20th biggest economy of the
world by2030. He noted that during the last two years bilateral trade volume
between the two countries has doubled.
To showcase the high quality of
Pakistani textiles, a fashion show was presented by Mr. Ali Zeeshan, a famous
Pakistani Fashion Designer and Ms. Maleeha Malik, a Pakistani Canadian Fashion
Designer. The audience highly appreciated the high quality and elegance of
Pakistani bridal and semiformal garments. Pakistani pop, folksinger,
Abrar-ul-Haq, performed live to entertain large audience with his hits songs.