“Necessary measures would be taken to make the writing instruments industry competitive and vibrant so that it could meet the demands behind and beyond borders” said Adviser to the Prime Minister on commerce, textile, Industries & Production and Investments Abdul Razak Dawood while in a meeting with the delegation of Writing Instruments Association. Delegation from Writing Instruments Association highlighted the main challenges faced by the industry. Delegation informed that the smuggling through Afghan Transit Trade is hurting the domestic stationary industry particularly pencil manufacturing. Delegation further requested that regulatory duties may be imposed on the import of pencils so that local industry is protected. The Adviser assured the industry representatives that a level playing field would be provided to the domestic industry. “National Tariff Policy is going to fix tariff anomalies besides protecting local industry” he added. ***
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