The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry arranged a session on Pink Salt value addition to promote another sector to the export basket of Sialkot that is known for value added items exporting to global market.
Honorable guests Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal, Secretary, Mines & Minerals Department, Govt. of Punjab, Director General Mines & Minerals, Mr. Farooq Rasheed and other guests were warmly welcomed by the President Sialkot Chamber Mr. Khawar Hussain Spall, Mr. Asad Naseer Malik, Senior Vice President and Chaudhry Jahangir Rashid, Vice President, SCCI. The President thanked Honorable Secretary Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal for launching this initiative in Sialkot on the direction of the honorable Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Mr. Khawar Hussain Spall, President SCCI said that already new products are continuously being added in exports of Sialkot and promotion of value added Pink Salt is another addition. He thanked honorable Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif for taking this revolutionary step to boost value added exports of Pink Salt.
Vice President SCCI, Chaudhry Jahangir Rashid highlighted the importance of familiarizing the business community with the scheme’s financing facilities and application process, enabling local enterprises to benefit from available support and explore new avenues for investment, product development and export growth.
Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal encouraged Sialkot’s exporters, with their experience in export manufacturing and international trade, to seize emerging opportunities in the pink salt sector. He also invited members to visit the Business Facilitation Centre and Retail Hub established on Mall Road, Lahore, to explore the products being offered and understand the potential for developing competitive Pakistani brands. He urged businesses to capitalize on the international demand and value of pink salt.
The scheme offers interest-free financing of up to Rs. 50 million per eligible SME under a total portfolio of Rs. 5 billion, with repayment over five years. It aims to support existing businesses and new entrants through investment in processing, modernization, expansion and other eligible activities. The planned Pink Salt Mineral Processing Zone at Quaid Abad, District Khushab, is expected to further facilitate industrial development and value addition, creating opportunities for Sialkot’s exporters to diversify their product range and strengthen Pakistan’s presence in international markets.
The Vice President concluded the session by thanking the participants and honorable guests and said that this would open new era of Pink Salt exports expressing full confidence on enterprising members of Sialkot to get full benefit from the opportunity
