During the period under review the Chamber has been active
under the dynamic, experienced and far-sighted leadership of
its President Dr. Mohammad Aslam and as many as eight
meetings of the Executive Committee were held till August,
2006. The overall performance of the Chamber can be judged
and ascertained by going through the President's Review and
the Report of Activities of the Chamber.
The major issues that came under consideration of the
President and the Executive Committee were of both macro and
micro economic nature that are being confronted by the
Business Community at Lasbela District. The Chamber's main
contention has been that all policies at macro and micro
level should be framed that should contribute to the
acceleration of investment, revival of sick industries,
facilitation of industrial production, improvement of
infrastructure facilities, Law and order situation and to
raise the living standards of the people.
During the period under review the Chamber also worked to
improve the liaison with CBR, and other Federal and
Provincial Government Departments, LIEDA, City and District
Governments etc. aimed at improving the working conditions
for the commercial and industrial activities in Lasbela
District.
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Following is a brief of the activities of the Chamber:
Participation in the public
meeting with General Pervez Musharraf, President of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
It was an honour for the Chamber that its President Dr.
Muhammad Aslam was given an opportunity to address a Public
meeting with the President of Pakistan, General Pervez
Musharraf during his visit to Marble City, Gaddani on 22nd
May, 2006. In his speech the Chamber's President presented
the following issues and proposals for the improvement of
working conditions for industrial and commercial enterprises
in the region as well as proposal for further investment
after apprising the President about the economic
contribution of the enterprises for the uplift of this
region. The Governor of Balochistan, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani,
the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Jam Mohammad Yousuf and
Chief Minister of Sindh Dr. Arbab Rahim were also present at
the occasion.
Issues and Proposals presented
before the President of Pakistan
Availability of water to Hub and its Industrial Areas.
Dead level of Hub Dam be increased upto 300 RL at which
the supply to Karachi be discontinued. The supply to Hub
from K-3 Project be kept as alternative source of supply at
proportionate level.
Dual Carriage way on Northern Bypass
Construction of dual carriage way on Northern Bypass be
initiated as the same is an approved project, in order to
avoid fatal road accidents and to cater to the increasing
volume of traffic on this Road.
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Marble Industry of Balochistan be declared as Zero-Rated
Marble Industry of Balochistan is proposed to be declared
as zero-rated in order to exploit the export potential of
this sector. Similarly the Marble in Balochistan may please
be given status as available to cotton to fully get full
returns from this sector.
Setting up of High Tech Industrial Park in Lasbela
District
Tariff concession for the revival of Gaddani Ship
Breaking Industry
Following measure be adopted to resolve Power Supply Problem
at Hub
* Allocation of Wind Mill Electrical Power Industrial Park
near Gaddani.
* Self-Power Generation Plant of 50 MW under LIEDA - Private
Partnership.
* Allocation of Gas Load for the above proposal.
Working be started on three projects in Lasbela District
namely Purali Dam, Winder River Dam and Sea Water
Desalination Plant at Gaddani for power generation as well
as to cater to the need of water for irrigation and domestic
purposes.
Visit of the President LCCI to China
along with the President of Pakistan and participation in
the Investment Conference at Biejing
The President Dr. Muhammad visited China along with the
President of Pakistan Gen. Pervez Musharraf and participated
in the Investment Conference held in Beijing on 21st
February, 2006. The MD, LIEDA Col (retd) Bashir Ahmed Nadim
also accompanied him. During their visit to China they
negotiated with many investors of China for investment in
Hub particularly in the Marble and Mineral Sector. The
commitments for investment in the projects worth more than
US$12 billion were made by the Chinese investors.
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Meeting with the Member (sales tax)
Central Board of Revenue
As a part of the pre-budget consultation process with the
business community the Member Sales Tax, CBR Mr. Shahid
Ahmed visited the Chamber on 7th April, 2006 and had a
meeting with the members of the Chamber. In this meeting
senior officers from Sales Tax Department including Mr.
Mohammad Yahya, Collector of Custom & Sales Tax, Quetta and
Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Vigio, Additional Collector of Sales
Tax at Hub, were present.
While welcoming the honorable guest the President Dr.
Muhammad Aslam invited the attention of the Member Sales Tax
towards the following issues.
1. The need of broadening the tax base to increase
the volume of tax revenue thereby increasing the
tax-GDP ratio.
2. Incentives be given to the entrepreneurs of this
region to compensate the location disadvantage.
3. Export Sector be treated as the foreign exchange
earners rather then a tool of revenue mobiliza
tion.
4. The need of updating the STARR system to facili
tate the speedy clearance of refund claims.
5. The need of opening a treasury office at Hub to
speed up the issuance of cheques of approved
refunds.
6. The need to remove the anomaly in input and out
put adjustment of sales tax levy on the pharmaceu
ticals.
The Member (Sales Tax), CBR Mr. Shahid Ahmed announced on
this occasion that adequate arrangements would be made for
the issuance of refund cheques at Hub. He also informed that
the STARR system is being replaced with another better
system which would match the requirements of speedy
clearance of refund cases. Regarding the other issues he
informed that the same may be taken while considering the
Budget Proposals.
Mr. Shahid Ahmed also invited the Chamber to nominate its
representative on the dispute resolution Committee of CBR.
The Chamber nominated of its representatives on the
Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee of CBR which were
according notified by the CBR.
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Meeting with the Minister for
Industries and Commerce, Balochistan
The Executive Committee members of the Chamber met with
Mir Abdul Ghafoor Lahri, Minister for Industries & Commerce,
Government of Balochistan along with MD, LIEDA Col (r)
Bashir Ahmed Nadim on 15th March, 2006 at Dinner and
discussed with him the matters of mutual interest
particularly relating to the promotion of Industrial
Investment in Balochistan.
Meeting with Balochistan Minister
for Labour and Manpower
On his invitation, a delegation of the Chamber led by its
President Dr. Muhammad Aslam met with the Provincial
Minister for Labour and Manpower on 16th November, 2005 at
Hub. Issues like employment of local people in the
industrial establishments in Lasbela District, workers
registration under Balochistan Employees Social Security
Act, Apprenticeship training and the availability of skilled
labour were discussed.
The Chamber's President apprised the Minister that no one in
Lasbela District would like to hire the workers from Karachi
in view of its being expensive, if the same type of workers
are available locally. Even then, as confirmed by the Labour
Directorate itself the local employment has gone up to 35%
from 5% within ten years. This is a good achievement, which
can be witnessed with the development and growth of the Hub
City itself. In order to resolve other problems he suggested
that joint meetings with concerned departments might resolve
the issues.
The Minister for Labour and Manpower, Moulana Faiz Mohammad
summarizing up the discussion advised the Chamber to
accommodate the local people in their employment as much as
possible. He assured his support and co-operation in
restoring the law and order situation in the District
conducive to the improvement of working conditions for
industries and for further investment.
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Meeting of the President
LCCI with Choudry Yakoob, Ispector General of Police,
Balochistan Hub
A meeting was held with IG Police Balochistan Chaudhary
Yakoob was held on 16th June 2006 at Hub. Besides the Office
Bearers of the Chamber, the District Nazim Jam Kamal Khan,
Hub Tehsil Nazim Mr. Jamil Ghichki, DIG Khuzdar, Syed Pevez
Zahoor, DPO Lasbela, Mr. Ghulam Haider Baloch, and MD, LIEDA
Col (r) Bashir Ahmed Nadim were present in the meeting.
The following decisions were taken and informed:-
1. SHO for Police Station should be posted from out
side the District.
2. Police Administration at Hub and Lasbela
District would be upgraded by posting a SP and
additional force.
3. LIEDA and City Government were requested to
provide a plot of land to construct Police Office,
Police Rest House and Police Line in Hub to
accommodate the offices of SP and ASP and to
cater to the residential requirements of police force.
4. For construction of the Police Office, Police Rest
House and Police Line, the Chamber would pro
vide technical support.
5. Temporarily the 15 emergency Center and SP
and ASP Offices would be established in Civic
Center Hub.
6. 30 motorcycles and 5 mobiles would be provided
to Lasbela District Police.
7. Transportation for Security team for foreigners
would be arranged by the industries themselves.
One Police Officer would be designated to look after
the security of foreigners.
Meeting with DIG, Khuzdar, Syed
Pervez Zahoor at Hub
The Meeting of DIG, Khuzdar, Syed Pervez Zahoor with Dr.
Muhammad Aslam, President, and Mr. Mohammad Sadiq Khan SVP
of the Chamber was held on 21st June 2006 at Hub. Col (r)
Bashir Ahmed Nadim, DPO Lasbela Mr. Ghulam Haider Baloch,
and Mr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, ADP, Hub were also present in the
meeting.
Following issues were discussed and decided:-
1. 15-Emergency Center at Hub
In accordance with decision taken in the meeting with IG
Police, Balochistan held on 16th June, 2006, the 15
Emergency Center would be established in Civic Center at
Hub. The Chamber agreed to provide furniture to the Center.
The opening ceremony of the 15 Emergency Center was held on
26th June 2006 by the President of the Lasbela Chamber Dr.
Muhammad Aslam.
2. Police Rest House and Police Line.
The MD, LIEDA Col(r) Bashir Ahmed Nadim proposed to allot
a piece of land near Fire Brigade Station in the Hub
Industrial Area and the Chamber offered its services to
propose the Architect to draw the architectural plan for
construction of Rest House and Police Line.
3. Encroachments in Factories
The DPO, Lasbela was given the task to ensure the removal
of these illegal occupants in consultation of LIEDA and hand
over the vacant premises to LIEDA within 30 days.
4. Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) in Lasbela
The task of study the matter and to draft features and
structure of the proposed CPLC was given to DPO Lasbela in
consultation with the Chamber.
5. Law & Order situation
The Law & Order situation at Hub was discussed at length.
It was noted with great concern that the street crimes have
been increased since last few days.
In order to curb this situation, one extra platoon has been
deployed in Hub to assist local police. Four new Police
Posts would be established in Hub with six motor cycles (4
for Hub Police Stations and 2 for HITE Police Station).
Visit of high-powered Trade Deledation From
Romania
A High Power Trade Delegation from Romania under the
leadership of Romanian Deputy Minister for Economic and
Commerce Mr. Ionel Montag, visited the Lasbela Chamber at
Hub on 30th September, 2005 and had a meeting with the
members.
Mr. Mohammad Sadiq Khan Senior Vice President of the Chamber
welcomed the delegation and said that there is a great
potential for enhancing the volume of bilateral trade and
investment between Pakistan and Romania. He also briefed the
investment opportunities in Lasbela District being evolved
due to its being the gateway of the Free Port of Gawader and
invited Romania to make investments in this region.
The Deputy Minister for Economic and Commerce of Romania and
the leader of Romanian Delegation Mr. Ionel Montag informed
the Chamber that Romania is planning to make investments in
Balochistan particularly in Hub and other parts of Lasbela
District. He further informed about the availability of
machinery and equipment in Romania at lower cost for Cement,
Textile, Oil & Gas and Minerals etc. whose raw material is
locally available.
Mr. Mohammad Saleem Kapadia, the Executive Committee member
of the Chamber stressed upon the use of modern technology
available in Romania, in the excavation of minerals
particularly the marble and granite in order to minimize the
wastage and to ensure the quality. Mr. Khalidur Rehman the
Director of LIEDA also gave a brief about the role of LIEDA
to facilitate the industrial investment in Lasbela District.
On this occasion, the members representing the Cement, Oil &
Gas, mineral, textile industry etc. had one-to-one meetings
with their counterparts in the delegation and discussed the
possibilities of establishment of joint venture and the
procurement of machinery from them.
Seminar on e-filing of Sales Tax
Returns
The Chamber in collaboration with the Sales Tax
Collectorate at Hub organized a Seminar "The Electronic
Filing system for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise
Returns" on 5th January, 2006, to create awareness amongst
the members regarding newly introduced e-filing system of
sales tax and Federal Excise returns.
The Seminar was addressed by the the Collector of Customs,
Sales Tax and Federal Excise, Quetta, the Chamber's
President Dr. Muhammad Aslam, the Senior Vice President, Mr.
Mohammad Sadiq Khan, Mr. Muneeb Arsalan, Deputy Collector of
Sales Tax and Mr. Ahsan Rasheed of NIFT. A large number of
industrialists and businessmen of Lasbela attended the
Seminar.
Chamber's participation in the Seminar on the Prospects and
Business at Marble City at Hub
LIEDA and SMEDA jointly organized a Seminar with the
support of the Chamber, on the prospects and business at
Marble City, Gaddani on 29th November, 2005 at Hub, Lasbela.
Mr. Bakhtiar Khan, Provincial Chief of SMEDA, Col(R) Bashir
Ahmed Nadim, MD, LIEDA, Syed Nabi, Representative of
Pakistan Marble Processors Association and Mr. Marcos, Trade
Commissioner of Italy in Pakistan were the speakers.
Chamber's President Dr. Muhammad Aslam was given the honour
to be the Chief Guest.
SMEDA and LIEDA gave presentations of their services for the
promotion of industrial investment in Marble City and about
the Technical Training Institute being established in Marble
City. SMEDA announced that they would establish a ware house
for depositing Marble and Granite in bulk from mines from
where the processors can purchase for their consumption.
They also announced that the mining machinery warehouse
would also be set up at Marble City from where the mine
owners can have the required machinery at rent.
The Italian Trade Commissioner offered to invite the big
investors and machinery suppliers in Pakistan if the
Pakistani Marble Processors would like to set up joint
venture or to procure latest machinery from Italy. He also
offered his cooperation for the promotion of Marble and
Granite Industry in Pakistan.
The President of the Chamber Dr. Muhammad Aslam in his
closing remarks added that the coordinated efforts of
Chamber, Stakeholders, SMEDA and LIEDA could accelerate the
commercial and industrial activities in Marble City. He
assured every possible cooperation and assistance to the
investors and processors intending to start their business
in Marble City. Meanwhile a MOU was also signed with LIEDA
and SMEDA to run the Technical Training Institute at Marble
City.
Condonation of Late Filing of
Sales Tax Returns
During the meeting with the Collector of Customs, Sales
Tax and Federal Excise, Quetta, Mr. Muhammad Yahya on 9th
December, 2005, the President of the Chamber raised the
issue to e-filing of returns of sales tax and suggested the
relief in the applications of respective SROs, in view of
genuine hardships of tax payers.
The Central Board of Revenue, however vide their
Notification C. No. 3(4)ST-L&P/2005 (Sales Tax Circular No.
04/2005) dated 17th December, 2005 agreed to give relief to
the tax payers by way of condonation of fine/penalty and
default surcharges for late filing of sales tax returns. The
above notification much facilitated the public and private
limited companies to file their returns electronically for
the tax period of December 2005 by 15th January 2006.
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Seminar on Sales Tax and WTO organised
with SMEDA at Hub
The Chamber organized a Seminar on "WTO and Sales Tax" in
collaboration with SMEDA at Hub on 5th June, 2006. The
objective of the Seminar was to train and update the
business executives about the current WTO and Sales Tax
regime and its implications on the trade and industry with
an aim to prepare the trainees to compete in the
international market effectively.
The President Dr. Muhammad Aslam in his opening remarks
welcomed the participants and the speakers and advised them
to discuss the matter in detail to have a knowledge about
the effects of WTO regime on national and international
trade and also on the industrial production. A large number
concerned officers from various industries attended the
Seminar and The experts Shaikh Jalauddin and Mr. Khusnood A.
Khan gave their presentations and helped the participants in
open discussion.
Performance of Sales Tax
refund and Dispute Resolution Committees
During the visit to the Chamber on 9th December, 2005, the
Collector of Customs, Sales Tax, and Federal Excise, Quetta,
Mr. Muhammad Yahya, constituted the Sales Tax Dispute and
Refund Committees under the Chairmanships of the nominees of
the Chamber. The Committees have started functioning under
the Chairmanship of the Chamber's President Dr. Muhammad
Aslam and Senior Vice President Mr. Mohammad Sadiq Khan
respectively and the work on the pending and disputed refund
cases have geared up and many members received their
refunds.
Supply of Natural Gas to Winder and
Uthal
The Chamber has been pursuing the matter of supply of
Natural Gas to Winder and Uthal since quite a long time, as
it is necessary for industrial investment in these areas.
The matter was discussed with the Prime Minster Mr. Shaukat
Aziz, during his visit to Hub in January 2005 who agreed in
principal to arrange supply upto at-least Winder in the
first phase. Later on during the meeting with Governor of
Balochistan, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani in August, 2005, this
matter was discussed by the Chamber's Delegation. The
Governor informed about the interest of Prime Minster to
implement this project with an estimated cost of Rs. 552
million. He also showed interest to take up the matter with
the Prime Minister and other relevant departments for its
expeditious implementation.
The matter was again raised before the Prime Minister of
Pakistan during the meeting with him on 6th October 2005 who
gracefully assigned the job to Mr. Jahangir Tareen, the
Federal Minister for Industries for looking into the matter.
Finally during the visit of the President of the Pakistan at
Hub on 22nd May, 2006, he very kindly announced the Project
of supply of Gas to Winder and onwards. The Governor of
Balochistan is pursuing the matter briskly and the project
is expected to be started implementation very soon.
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Unconditional Supply of Gas
for captive power generation
In order to provide an incentive for the promotion of
industrial investment in Lasbela District and to facilitate
the existing industrial units in the region, the Chamber
proposed to the Minster of State for Petroleum and Natural
Resources, Government of Pakistan to withdraw the conditions
of providing evidence for exports and to get recommendations
from the Export Promotion Bureau for supply of Natural Gas
to the Industries for Captive Power Generation.
The withdrawal would not only reduce the production cost of
the existing industries, but also the local and foreign
investors would be attracted to make investment to cater to
the requirements of upcoming Free Port of Gawader.
During the meeting of the Chamber's delegation with Governor
of Balochistan, the matter was again discussed and matter of
shortage of gas was also come under discussion.
The matter was also raised during the meeting with the Prime
Minister of Pakistan during the meeting with him on 6th
October, 2005 who informed that there is no more condition
for provision of natural gas to the industries for
self-power generation and that the investors should now
avail this opportunity at Hub as well. Consequently M/s. Sui
Southern Gas Company Limited is now processing the
application for provision of Gas without any condition.
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Widening of the Karachi Northern
Bypass
As a result of the meeting with the Project Director of
Northern Bypass at the NHA Complex Karachi and the meeting
with the Prime Minister, the NHA very promptly completed the
building and renovation of Karachi Northern Bypass and RCD
Highway between the Hub Bridge and the Junction with the
Northern Bypass. We are thankful to NHA for their prompt
action on this issue, which ultimately facilitate the people
of both Hub and Karachi who travel on daily basis through
this Road. Works on other issues are under progress by the
NHA.
Concern over fatal accidents on the
Karachi Northern Bypass
In order to avoid the fatal accidents which took place in a
series on Karachi Northern Bypass, the Chamber's Delegation
led by its President Dr. Mohammad Aslam and comprising the
DSP Traffic Zone-IV, Karachi and Mr. Tariq Mughal, ASP Hub,
Lasbela met with Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Barakzai, Project
Director (LEP & KNBP), NHA at NHA Complex, Karachi. It was
decided in the meeting that the Karachi Northern Bypass as
one way for traffic going to Hub and the RCD Highway for the
traffic coming from Hub to Karachi, in order to avoid fatal
Road accidents on these Highways. It was also decided that
the NHA would improve the condition of RCD Highway and would
provide Road Signs and road furniture etc. to further
facilitate the traffic. So far the Road Furniture has been
provided at Karachi Northern Bypass and improvements at RCD
Highway is under process. With these development, number of
accidents have now been checked.
Regular and adequate supply of water
from Lasbela Canal
The Chamber has been continuously pursuing the matter of
availability of water to Hub for industrial and domestic
purposes by way of fixing the RL of Hub Dam for the supply
of Karachi at 300, so that the supply to Lasbela may not be
stopped as the consumption of Lasbela is very little as
compared to that of Karachi and also there is no other
source of water supply for this region.
It was also proposed that the supply from K-3 Project to Hub
be kept as alternative source and the cost of supply be
adjusted from the outstanding dues from Government of Sindh.
The Governor of Balochistan and the Secretary Irrigation and
Power, Government of Balochistan appreciated the proposal
and now the Government of Balochistan is working on this
issue keeping the Chamber's proposals also in view.
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Laying of Railway Track from Karachi
to Hub
Considering the importance of Lasbela District due to its
being the Gateway to the Free Port of Gawader, the Chamber
proposed to the Ministry of Railways for laying a Railway
Track from Karachi to Hub and starting a passenger and goods
train to facilitate the industries to reduce the cost of
transportation of their workers and goods, thus reducing
their cost of production.
The Railway Authorities took up this proposal very seriously
and advised the Chamber to contact the Railway approved
Consultants to prepare the Feasibility Study of the Project.
The Chamber contacted as many as eight such Consultants and
ultimately M/s. Pakistan Railways Advisory and Consultancy
Services (Pvt) Limited, Islamabad sent their proposal for
preparing the Feasibility Study.
Finally the President of Pakistan during his visit to Hub on
22nd May, 2006 announced that Karachi would be linked with
Hub and onwards to Gawader through a Railway Track. Pursuing
the same, a meeting was held between Pakistan Railway, LIEDA
and the Lasbela Chamber to consider the ways and means to
proceed further. An interdepartmental committee comprising
of the representatives of Railway, LIEDA and the Chamber was
formed to study the technical and commercial aspects of the
Project. The Chamber provided the necessary commercial and
industrial data to Railway for their assistance in
developing the feasibility. It is hoped that the feasibility
of the Project would now be drawn very soon.
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Proposals for Budget 2006-2007
After consulting the members regarding various issues
relating to taxation and procedure, the Chamber forwarded
the following memorandum to the Ministry of Finance,
Government of Pakistan and the CBR for consideration and
incorporation in the Federal Budget 2006-2007.
Most of the proposals were approved and adjusted in
different ways to facilitate the trade and industry and
overall effect of budget has been satisfactory for the
growth of trade and industrial activities.
At present the withholding tax deducted on the Export
Proceeds is at the rate of 0.75 to 1.25 percent, in addition
to Export Development Surcharge at the rate of 0.25% charged
at the time of filing the Shipping Bill.
In view of the fierce competition in the international
market in the post-MFA era and under WTO regime, these
expenses have further added to the cost of the exportable
goods.
It is suggested therefore either to reduce the withholding
tax to 0.25% on the export proceeds or withdraw the export
development surcharge and fix the withholding tax at the
rate of 0.50 percent to be deducted from the exports
proceeds, so that the exporters may become more competitive.
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Sales Tax carry-forward
facility may be re-instated
The Sales Tax Carry Forward has been withdrawn under SRO
666(I)/2005 and the rule for the issuance of adjustment note
for excess input was made.
It has been observed that adjustment note for excess input
is not generally issued and the manufacturers particularly
the Automotive manufacturers, face difficulties.
It is suggested therefore, either the SRO 666(I)/2005 be
withdrawn and the procedure of Carry Forward under Section
10 of Sales Tax Act be restored or refund of excess input
tax be allowed under Section 66 of Sales Tax Act.
Sales Tax Carry-Forward for New
Industries
Presently the Carry Forward of Sales Tax paid at the import
stage of machinery as well as paid on local supplies during
installation of machinery and building construction, is not
allowed beyond three months.
It may be observed that installation of machinery and
building construction may be delayed due to unavoidable
reasons like delay in the shipment of machinery etc.
It is therefore, suggested that the period of three months
may be started from the date of commencement of commercial
production of the industry.
Sales Tax on Pharmaceutical
Industry
Sales Tax on Pharmaceutical
Packing Material
There is 15% Sales tax on all Packing Materials of
Pharmaceuticals, while Pharmaceutical Finished Goods are
exempted from the levy of Sales Tax. In this way the
industry is paying sales tax on input having no adjustment
on the output.
It is suggested therefore that at-least the following basic
pharmaceutical packing material be exempted from the levy of
sales tax by including in the SRO 673(I)/2005 dated 2nd
July, 2005. This material cannot be used for any other
purpose except that of packing the medicines. This will
reduce production cost of locally made medicines in order to
be competitive in the market, keeping in view the fact that
their retail prices have not been revised since last four
years.
1. Printed Aluminum Foil for Specific Company
and/or Specific Product.
2. Empty Capsules for packing of medicines.
3. Empty Glass Vials, Ampoules/tubes imported/
locally manufactured for the purpose of packing
the medicines.
4. Polyethylene in Granular Form (Pharmaceutical
Grade) used exclusively for manufacturing
Dextrose Bottles/Caps for intra-venous infusion.
5. Empty Plastic bags for I.V. injection.
6. Rubber Stopper for injection.
Sales Tax on Utilities used in the Pharmaceutical
Industry
On similar grounds, exemption or rebate in Sales Tax is
proposed to be granted on utilities like electricity,
natural gas, transportation etc.
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Sales Tax on Machinery and Equipment used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The Machinery and Equipment for pharmaceutical use may also
be granted exemption from Sales Tax, based on the same
grounds as the medicines having no Sales Tax on output,
hence no adjustment.
IN FACT PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY BE GRANTED ZERO RATED
INDUSTRY LIKE THE OTHER FIVE SECTORS HAVING HIGH EXPORT
POTENTIAL AMONG THE NON-TRADITIONAL ITEMS FOR WHICH THE
PRESENT GOVERNMENT IS EMPHASIZING TO BOOST THE EXPORTS.
THEREFORE IT IS PROPOSED TO GRANT THE ZERO RATED STATUS TO
THIS INDUSTRY.
Sales Tax on Biscuits and Confectionary on the
basis of retail prices
With effect from 1st July, 2005 vide Finance Act 2005, the
chargeability of Sales Tax on the Biscuits and Confectionery
Products was shifted from ad-volerum to Retail Price Basis
through inclusion of Biscuit and Confectionery under S.No.
12 & 13 of 3rd Schedule to the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
However, accordingly to special procedure vide SRO
694(I)/2005 dated 11th July, 2005, the Sales Tax on these
items are being charged on the basis of 12% value addition
on Ex-Factory Price, in lieu of on the basis of Retail
Prices.
As matter of fact, based on the calculations given SRO, the
value addition actually worked out to 13.80% instead of 12%,
incurring additional incidence of Sales Tax of 2.07%. Ever
since the additional incidence was being absorbed by the
industry in spite of stagnancy of Retail Prices since 1997
and tough competition with under-invoiced imported products.
But due to escalation of Prices of Sugar, the situation has
further aggravated and now it has become very difficult for
the industry to absorb this additional taxation.
It is therefore suggested that the Sales Tax on Biscuits and
Confectionery products may be charged on ad-volerum basis by
restoring the position prior to 1st July 2005, as this
additional levy has become an impediment for the growth of
the organized sector of this industry.
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Sales Tax on Locally Manufactured Parts of CNG
buses
The locally manufactured parts of CNG buses should either be
exempted from the levy of Sales Tax under SRO 453(I)/2005 or
the assemblers may be allowed to claim refund of Sales Tax
paid on locally manufactured parts, in order to save the
local vendors industry from disadvantageous position against
the imported parts.
The following agricultural accessories may be exempted from
the levy of Sales Tax under SRO 495(I)/2005, as these are
used with the tractors.
1. Tractor Front Loader
2. PTO Pulleys
3. PTO Shafts
4. Grass Mower.
Front Loader is an implement used with tractor, while PTO
Pulleys and Shafts are used for coupling of agricultural
implements. The Grass Mower is used for mowing lawns both in
rural and urban areas.
Sales Tax Exemption on Nylon Chips falling under H.S CODE:
3908.1000 used in the manufacturing of
Filament Yarn
The Customs Duty on Nylon Chips falling under H.S. Code:
3908.9000 being the raw material for the manufacturing of
Filament Yarn has been reduced to 3% with the exemption of
Sales Tax under SRO 621(I)/2005 dated 17-06-2005.
But some types of Nylon Chips falling under H.S. Code:
3908.1000 like Polyamide-6, -11, -12, 6, 9, -6 10 or 12 have
not been given the same status although both types of
Polyamides are used in the manufacturing of Filament Yarn.
It is therefore suggested that the Nylon Chips falling under
H.S. Code: 3908.1000 being the raw material for Filament
Yarn also be exempted from the levy of Sales Tax by taking
this item under SRO 621(I)/2005 dated 17-06-2005.
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Customs Duty on the Pharmaceutical
Industry
At present the Customs Duty on pharmaceutical raw material
is at the rate of 05 - 10% and on pharmaceutical packing
material it is 10 - 20% in addition to 15% Sales Tax, while
it is only 10% Custom Duty on the import of finished
pharmaceutical products. Due to this anomaly the landed cost
of finished goods is less than that of locally manufactured
products.
In order to remove this anomaly the duty on pharmaceutical
raw material as well as pharmaceutical packing material may
be reduced to 5%.
Customs Duty Anomaly on
Pharmaceutical Industry
The Tariff Protection has been provided to the basic raw
material manufacturers by imposing 25% Customs Duty on the
Import of following raw material in addition to 15% Sales
Tax, while finished pharmaceutical Capsule and Tablet
products are subjected to 10% Customs Duty.
1. Ampicilin Trihydrate/ Anhydrous
2. Amoxicillin Tribydrate/Anhydrous
3. Cloxacillin Sodium for Capsules
4. Cephradin Monohydrate
5. Cephradin Monohydrate
6. Paracetamol
7. Ibuprofen
8. S.M.Z (Sulphamethaoxazole)
The manufacturers of Capsules either are importing the raw
material by paying higher duty and sales tax or purchasing
it from local manufacturers at about 45% higher prices than
the cost of Chinese or Indian material.
In order to remove this anomaly it is suggested to impose
25% Customs Duty on the import of following finished goods,
in order to bring the parity between raw material and
finished goods, as has been recommended by the Ministry of
Health, Government of Pakistan vide their letter No.
F.9-32/2005-I&E dated 11th March, 2006.
1. Ampicillin Capsules
2. Amoxcillin Capsules
3. Ampicillin+Cloxacillin Capsules
4. Cephradin Capsules
5. Cephalexin Capsule
6. Cephradin Capsule
7. Ibuprofen Tablets
8. Cotrimaxazole Tablets
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The raw material used in the Confectionery Industry are
subjected to the duty at the following rates which are
increasing the production cost of the confectionery products
thus rendering in-competitive in the market.
| H.S.Code: |
Raw Material |
Existing Rate |
Proposed Rate |
| 1806.9000 |
Chocolate Compound Chips |
25% |
5% |
| 0404.1010 |
Whey Powder |
25% |
5% |
| 0402.1000 |
Skimmed Milk |
25% |
5% |
| 3824.9010 |
Gum Base |
20% |
5% |
| 4908.9000 |
Transfer Rolls Tattoos |
20% |
5% |
| 7605.1900 |
Lolly Pop Sticks |
20% |
5% |
| 3926.9099 |
Standard Boath |
25% |
5% |
| 6815.9990 |
Aluminum Wire |
20% |
5% |
| 2007.9900 |
Strawberry Jam |
25% |
5% |
Since these raw materials are used in the Confectionery
Industry, which is an emerging non-traditional industry
having substantial export performance having large potential
to further enhance, the reduction of customs duty to 5% on
raw material used in this industry may be helpful for its
growth.
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Customs Duty on Polypropylene
Woven Jumbo Bags Falling under
H. S. Code: 6305.3310
The rate of Customs Duty on Polyester Chips-Bottle Grade
(PET Resin) falling under H.S. Code: 3907.6020 has been
reduced to 10% from 20% in the Budget 2005-06. Also the rate
of duty on the raw of above item i.e. Purified Teraphthalic
Acid (PTA) and Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is 0%. While the
duty on other dadditives and subsidiary material is at the
rate of 5%.
However the Customs Duty on its packing material i.e.
Polypropylene Woven Bags suitable for packing 1000 to 1100
Kg., falling under H.S. Code: 6305.3310 is at 10%.
Since the Customs Duty on finished goods i.e. PET Resin is
10%, the duty on its packing material i.e. Polypropylene
Woven Bags falling under H.S. Code: 6305.3310 is suggested
to be reduced to 5%, in order to remove tariff anomaly and
reverse cascading.
Customs Duty on Paper Tubes
falling under H. S. Code:4822.1000
The rate of Customs Duty on Polyester Filament Yarn falling
under H.S. Code: 5402.3300 & 5402.4300 in "Textile Chain"
was reduced from 20% to % with the exemption of Sales Tax
under SRO 621(I)2005 dated 17-06-2005. However duty on its
Packing Material i.e. Paper Tube falling under H.S. Code:
4822.1000 is at 25%, which is adding to the cost of Filament
yarn.
Since the duty on Polyester Filament Yarn has been reduced
to 7%, the Customs Duty on its Packing Material i.e. Paper
Tubes falling under H.S. Code: 4822.1000 is suggested to be
reduced to 5%, in order to remove tariff anomaly and reverse
cascading.
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Customs Duty on Nylon Chips
falling under H. S. Code:3908.1000 and 3908.900 for the
manufacturing of Filament Yarn
The Customs Duty on Nylon Chips falling under H.S. Code:
3908.9000 being the raw material for the manufacturing of
Filament Yarn has been reduced to 3% with the exemption of
Sales Tax under SRO 621(I)/2005 dated 17-06-2005.
But some types of Nylon Chips falling under H.S. Code:
3908.1000 like Polyamide-6, -11, -12, 6,9,-6 10 or 12. has
not been given the same status although both types of
Polyamides are used in the manufacturing of Filament Yarn.
It is there fore suggested that the Nylon Chips falling
under H.S. Code: 3908.1000 being the raw material for
Filament Yarn, be reduced to 3% and exemption of Sales be
allowed by including the same under SRO 621(I)/2005 dated
17-06-2005.
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PCT classification of Coning Oil - an
auxiliary material for manufacturing of Polyester Filament
Yarn
For the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn which is a
product of "Textile Chain", one of its auxiliary material
i.e. Coning Oil is being imported under H.S. Code:
2710.1991. The description of this H.S. Code contains
various mineral oils at 10% Customs Duty and 0% Sales Tax
vide SRO 621(I)/2005 dated 17-06-2005.
Since Coning Oil is main auxiliary material of Textile
Chain, it is suggested that this item may be classified
under sub-head 27.10 like other materials which are having
specified H.S. Codes in the their relevant Chapters. This
will facilitate Customs Clearance of Coning Oil in a
specified H.S. Code.
Amendment in Section 86 of
Customs Act 1969
In accordance with the CBR Notification No. 2(5)L&P/98(pt)
dated 19th October, 2005, clearance of imported raw material
under "Manufacturing Bond" is allowed after securing an
Indemnity Bond and post-Dated Cheque equal to the amount of
leviable Customs Duty and Taxes from the importers.
The demand of post-dated cheques and indemnity bond for the
clearance of industrial raw material (input goods) in
manufacturing bond nullifies the Government's Policy for
import of raw material without payment of duty and taxes for
export oriented industries.
In view of the above, it is suggested that the manufacturing
bonds units should be exempted from the requirement of
depositing post-dated cheques and indemnity bond at the time
clearance of imported raw material for the manufacturing of
exportable goods.
Plaster/Gypsum Board and Tiles Industry be included under
SRO 567(I)/2005 dated 12th June, 2005
In order to make local plaster/gypsum board and tiles
industry competitive in the local market against the
imported goods, following basic industrial raw material, not
manufactured locally should be allowed at zero rate of
Customs Duty.
H.S.Code: Description Existing Rate Proposed Rate Of items
of Customs Duty of Customs Duty.
| H.S.Code: |
Raw Material |
Existing Rate |
Proposed Rate |
| 4805.9290 |
Gypsum Board Paper |
20% |
0% |
| 3402.1190 |
Foaming Agentr |
20% |
0% |
| 3505.1090 |
Starch |
25% |
0% |
| 3506.9190 |
Glue |
25% |
0% |
| 3921.1200 |
PVC Sheets |
20% |
0% |
| 3920.2030 |
Aluminum per Foil |
20% |
0% |
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H. S. Code Declaration of Tin Plates
The manufacturers of Tin Plate are facing problems due to
the fact that Tin Plates under H.S. Code: 7210.1200
attracting 25% rate of duty are being imported under the
garb of Tin Free Plates under H.S. Code: 7210.5000
attracting 10% rate of duty.
In order to check this misdeclaration, we suggest that all
the collectorates may be advised to check the lab test
report before making assessment. This procedure may reduce
the difficulties of the tin plate manufacturers.
Benefits of SRO 565(I)/2005 dated 6th
JUNE, 2005 be provisionally extended to non-listed
industries
Under the provisions of SRO 565(I)/2005 dated 6th June,
2005, some industries listed therein are given partial
exemption of Customs Duties on fulfilling of certain general
conditions. As per S.No. 75 of the table, a project or
industry not listed in the table are allowed to avail
benefits only after the approval by the Indigenization
Committee of the Engineering Board, which takes lot of time.
In order to save time and to facilitate early commencement
of production of that industry, it is suggested that new
industries not listed under the SRO, but fulfilling all the
requirements and conditions may be provisionally allowed to
get benefits under the above SRO on the basis of Provisional
Certificate issued by the Collector or Additional Collector
of Sales Tax and Federal Excise, subject to the final
approval by the Indigenization Committee of the Engineering
Board and listing under the SRO.
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The Chamber suggested the amendments in relevant Sections of
the Lasbela Industrial Estates Development Authority
Ordinance 1984 (Balochistan Ordinance No. IX of 1984) have
been proposed to achieve the objective of the Government and
Private Sector Partnership. The amendments in the Ordinance
have been proposed to provide for the following:-
1. To create a sort of Public / Private Partnership to
ensure better management exiting and upcoming
Industrial Estates in Lasbela District.
2. To ensure that the decision taken by the Board of
Director of LIEDA may be taken after due consid
eration keeping in view all the legal and practical
aspects and once the decision are taken the same
to be implemented promptly and smoothly.
3. To authorize the Board of Directors of LIEDA to
appoint the Managing Director of LIEDA and
other officer and staff; and
4. To constitute the Board of Director of LIEDA hav
ing at-least four Directors from Lasbela Chamber
and two from the Government, out of which four
Directors necessary to make a quorum for the
meeting of the Board of Directors of LIEDA.
In order to consider the proposed amendments in LIEDA
Ordinance, the LIEDA Board of Directors constituted a
Committee under the Governorship of Secretary, Law,
Government of Balochistan, which would give its
recommendations after due considerations. The matter was
also taken up during the meeting with the Governor of
Balochistan, who also took interest in the proposed creation
of Private/Public Partnership through the amendments in
LIEDA Ordinance 1984.
The issue was raised before the Prime Minister of Pakistan
as well as before the Governor of Balochistan. Both of them
took utmost interest and it is hoped that necessary
notification would be issued very soon.
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Water supply to the factories
outside LIEDA
In the meeting of the Board of Directors of LIEDA held on
12th November, 2005, the issue was raised by the Chamber and
it was resolved that the Industries located outside LIEDA
could use their option to get water supply connection either
from LIEDA or from Hub Canal Irrigation Department, Hub,
which ever suits to them. As a result, the water connection
to some members was resumed by LIEDA according to their
requirements. But LIEDA in its Board meeting has requested
to resolve this issue, as only one path could be
practicable, although this has provided an adhoc support.
Therefore the Chamber's members need to decide either all
the supplies to the industries located outside HITE be
managed by LIEDA as some from LIEDA and some from Irrigation
department, may not be feasible.
Effluent Water treatment plant at
Hub
In order to comply with the requirements of Environmental
Protection Laws in Pakistan, it was proposed that a Combined
Effluent Treatment Plant may be installed in Hub to treat
the industrial affluent water before it goes to Hub River.
Thanks to the sincere efforts of the President LCCI and M/s.
Siddiqsons Denim Mills Limited, The Government at Federal,
Provincial and District Level has agreed to finance 95% of
Project Cost with 5% by stakeholders. The survey was made by
the Turkish suppliers of the Plant, who proposed LIEDA to
make a topographical survey of HITE and other industrial
areas to ensure proper installation of sewerage system so
that all the waste water may go to the main sewerage outlet.
LIEDA is working on this project.
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Change of Electricity Transformer
at LIEDA grid station
For the purpose of proper load management and un-interrupted
distribution of the electricity load particularly during the
peak season of summer and also to cater to the increasing
consumption of electricity, the KESC is working on the
change of transformer of higher capacity at Hub Grid
Station.
The KESC gave a 16-day schedule to effect this change, but
after the successful negotiations by the Chamber's President
Dr. Muhammad Aslam and the MD, LIEDA Col(r) Bashir Ahmed
Nadim, the shut down schedule was reduced to only 6 days
commencing from 27th January to 1st February, 2006. During
this period the KESC supplied about 500 amperes during day
time and 300 amperes during evening and night time from the
transformer of Hub City.
Mr. Anwer Magsi, XEN Electrical of LIEDA with the
consultation of the representatives of the Chamber finalized
on a shut down schedule of various feeders working in the
Hub and adjoining industrial areas, to ensure the supply to
every industry at-least for 18 hours in a day.
Due to these joint efforts of the Chamber and LIEDA, the
change of transformer of higher capacity took place without
much disturbing industrial production.
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Appointment of separate Presiding Officer for
Labour Court at Hub
In Balochistan mainly the Hub area, which has substantial
number of factories/industries and thus the Labour Court at
Hub has Full Court working. Therefore, a separate Presiding
Officer had been appointed in the past as presiding officer
III BLC at Hub in accordance with The Industrial Relations
Ordinance, 1969 and IRO, 2002.
The Additional District Judge has been also notified as
Presiding Officer of the III Balochistan Labour Court at Hub
in addition to his normal judicial function as Judge, Civil,
Criminal, Shoora Cases. Due to this multiplicity of the
judicial functions and judicial charges to one judicial
officer at Hub the proceedings of the Labour Court are
unduly prolonged and delayed defeating the objective and
purpose of creating separate Labour Court for speedy
dispensation of Justice by the Labour class.
The Chamber therefore, requested the Honourable Chief
Justice of Balochistan and the Secretary (Law), Government
of Balochistan to appoint a separate Presiding Officer
having exclusive functions as Presiding Officer of III
Balochistan Labour Court at Hub in the interest of justice
to avoid the unnecessary delay.
Keeping in view the Chamber's request and interest of
Justice, the Government of Balochistan has appointed a
Separate Presiding Officer for the Labour Court at Hub.
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Engr. Abdul Majeed Mirza, Institution-Industry Linkages
Specialist approached the Chamber in connection with the
fact finding survey for the improvement of
Institution-Industry Linkages to meet the Demand and Supply
of Skilled Technical Manpower and the Management Development
Programme and requested to coordinate with the member
industries for their meetings with them.
Engr. Abdul Majeed Mirza with his team had a meeting with
the President Dr. Muhammad Aslam. Engr Majeed Mirza
introduced the members of the team with the President,
explained the purpose of team's visit and matters relation
to the Project especially developing co-operation / linkages
between Institutions & Industry for skill training of TEVT
institutions teachers, students and pass-out. Dr. Muhammad
Aslam appreciated the step taken by the Balochistan Govt. to
develop cooperation / linkages between the Institutions and
Industry for the skill training of manpower of Balochistan
Province. President informed the team that he has already
issued directives / instructions to all the industries for
providing internship / skill training Institutions students
and their pass-outs. The team requested him that the
students be provided training during the summer vacation or
just after appearing in the final examination i.e before the
declaration of result.
The President advised that highly qualified and skill
oriented teachers be inducted in the institutions to teach
the TTC trade classes, a Certificate holder of TTC is
teaching to the certificate course classes, such teachers
lack in knowledge and skills. He informed that his company
is sharing apprenticeship-training program. The students of
TTC do not take interest in their classes and training. The
progress of the TTC is very poor since the German Experts
left. The President informed that at number of times, the
Govt. offered that the TTC Hub be run by the Industries
themselves. Engr. Mirza explained the causes of non
cooperation and advantages of cooperation if the linkages
between Industry and Institutions be developed to train &
upgrades the skill of the work force.
Later on the Chamber and the member industries extended full
cooperation to Engr. Mirza and his team to accomplish his
project.
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Employment Generation and Skill Development
The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis,
Government of Pakistan, cognizant of proper development and
effective utilization of human resources of the country, has
established a Policy Planning Cell (PPC). The PPC, entrusted
with the task of preparing national policies on: I) Human
Resource Development, II) Employment Generation, and III)
International Migration, plans to prepare these policies on
the basis of feedback from the stakeholders. It has
accordingly, initiated series of consultations with the
representatives of employers and workers, concerned NGOs,
academics and training institutions.
To strengthen the Government initiative and to make
meaningful contribution in the policy making process, the
Workers Employers Bilateral Council of Pakistan organized a
consultation session at Hub in collaboration of Lasbela
Chamber and with the support of M/s. Friedrich-Ebert-Siftung
of Germany on 6th July, 2006.
The Chamber's President Dr. Muhammad Aslam stressed the need
to revive the Ship Breaking Industry at Gaddani, to develop
the fish at Coastal Line and date processing at Turbat,
Khuzdar etc. in order to generate employment in Balochistan.
He also advised to raise the standards of TTC at Hub to
enable it produce skilled workers as per requirements of the
industry.
Dr. Sabur Ghayur, Chairman Policy Planning Cell of Ministry
of Labour and Manpower, explained that the main objective of
this consultation process is to provide forum to the
stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on current issues,
put forward potential and remedial measures and make
recommendations for submission to Policy Planning Cell so as
to ensure that the policies prepared are inline with the
needs of the local economy. He appreciated the proposals
made by the Chamber and noted the same to be included in his
recommendations.
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NFC Award for Balochistan hailed
The President Dr. Muhammad Aslam appreciated the substantial
monetary increase of Rs. 28 billion from 7.8 billion in NFC
Award for Balochistan and hoped that the economy of the
Province would boost up, thus raising the standards of its
people. He assured the Chamber's cooperation to Balochistan
Government in its efforts to create the trade and industrial
investment and employment opportunities.
The Chamber is endeavoring hard to collect donations for
Earth Quake Victims' Rehabilitation Efforts by requesting
the members to donate at-least Rs. 100,000/- each or more
towards this noble cause..
The response from the members in general has been positive,
but the rehabilitation work is a continuous process which
needs more and more funding.
Taking over the management of the 50-bed Government
Hospital at HITE, Hub
The Governor of Balochistan during the meeting with the
Chamber's Delegation at Hub on 8th January, 2005, gracefully
selected the Lasbela Chamber to take over the Management of
newly constructed 50-Bed Government Hospital at HITE, Hub.
The Hospital was constructed by the Workers Welfare Board,
Balochistan.
The Executive Committee of the Chamber in its meeting held
on 4th March, 2005 unanimously decided to take over the
administration of the Hospital.
After getting the formal approval from the Workers Welfare
Board, Balochistan the Secretary of the Board signed the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Chamber on 20th June,
2005 when he visited the Chamber for this purpose. According
to the MOU, the WWB will procure and install the medical
equipment in the hospital from its own resources and will
provide funds for running the same for two years.
It was a great achievement of the Chamber as it was an
honour for the Chamber that the Honourable Governor of
Balochistan has reposed his confidence on the Lasbela
Chamber for this noble cause.
Unfortunately the Board cancelled this on the objection of
Quetta Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Chamber's
President Dr. Muhammad Aslam made representation against
this decision and through the support of the Chief
Secretary, Balochistan, the decision was reversed and MOU
signed remained intact. They have also handed over the
Hospital Building to the Chamber on 23rd May 2006. The
procurement of machinery and equipment is under process and
very soon the Hospital is expected to start its functioning.
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Achievements of Lasbela
Development Committee
In pursuance of the decision taken in the meeting of the
President of Lasbela Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the
presence of MD, LIEDA with the Nazim, Hub Tehsil and the
Tehsil Municipal Officer, held on 3rd February, 2005, a
Committee comprising the above participants was suggested to
be formed for re-construction and welfare of Hub Tehsil
initially and later on of the whole Lasbela District under
the name and title of 'Lasbela Development Committee'. Its
constitution was approved by the Executive Committee of the
Chamber in its meeting held on 4th March 2005.
The main objectives of the Committee were to make survey of
the infrastructure facilities and civic amenities in the Hub
Tehsil and identify the project for repair, reconstruction
and development of these facilities and amenities. It will
also identify the welfare projects in the fields of social,
education etc. for the benefit of the people of Tehsil Hub
and create funds for execution and maintenance and to meet
recurring expenses on these projects.
The funds for the Committee will be created through the
donations from the members of the Chamber, from City
Government's Funds and from LIEDA funds allocated for this
purpose.
So far from the Committee has provided financial help to the
injured police personnel of Hub Police Station, provided
beds for the Police personnel on duty at Police Stations,
HITE, Hub and Winder, Water Coolers to Hub Police Station
and Central Jail Gaddani. This has improved the working
conditions of the Police personnel and thereby leaving good
effect on their performance. Prior to this assistance, the
President himself visited Police Stations at Hub, HITE,
Winder, Gaddani and Sakran to make assessment of their
requirements and to boost their moral. Furniture was
provided to 15 Emergency Center and Special Branch.
It is for the first in the history of trade bodies in
Pakistan that the Chamber's President himself took keen
interest in the Police Welfare and took initiative to solve
their practical problems.
Similarly the Committee also provided 800 meters of Electric
Cable for electrification of Babu Shaikh Goth at Hub. For
this purpose M/s. Pioneer Cable Limited, Hub cooperated with
the Committee and donated 400 meters of the Cable Free of
Cost. The Committee from its own resources provided the
remaining quantity. Due to these efforts, the
electrification of the above Goth pending for many years was
completed.
On the request of Government Middle School, Jam Yousuf
Colony, Hub two classrooms have been constructed in the
school for the benefit of students and handed over to the
school administration.
Besides the above, electric fans, electric cable and daris
were provided to various mosques and maderessahs at Hub.
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VASL International Arts Workshop - 2006, Gaddani
Chamber's President as Guest of Honour
The VASL Arts Trust, Karachi organized the VASL
International Arts Workshop - 2006 at Gaddani. Various
Artists from different countries participated in the
Workshop and created their art work. The Chamber on the
recommendation of Jam Kamal Khan, Nazim Lasbela District
supported the Workshop and M/s. Ismail Industries Limited
and Pakistan Synthetics Limited financially contributed the
event. The VASL Trust invited the Chamber's President Dr.
Muhammad as Guest of Honour on 25th February, 2006 which was
the public day of the Workshop.
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