ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States Masood Khan stressed need for strong partnership with US conglomerate to help Pakistani entrepreneurs in skill development and ensuring quality control.

Talking to senior Vice President, global sourcing and product development of renowned US departmental store chain JCPenney Wayne Milano in Washington he thanked Wayne Milano for reposing confidence in Pakistani suppliers and observed that Pakistan was investing in manufacturing as major stay of economy.

He said manufacturing remains priority area for Pakistan. Over decades we have developed resilient infrastructure for manufacturing. Masood Khan said we started manufacturing in late 50s, which flourished in 60s and developed into strong pillar of our economy.

Envoy said our manufacturing has suffered in recent past during endemic, natural catastrophes and economic situation but industrial sector is bouncing back.

He assured JCPenny executive that Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with Ministry of Commerce would continue to provide all possible support in furthering business ties with Pakistan.

Wayne Milano said Pakistan ranked second in global sourcing for JCPenny. Environmental sustainability governance, traceability, inclusion and diversity were strengths of Pakistani suppliers, helping them to secure greater market share for Pakistani products.

Senior Vice President JCPenney said second generation of Pakistani suppliers was doing exceptionally good with their innovation, understanding and business-oriented skills.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 15 2023

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