Pakistan, May 15 -- Representatives of the leather industry raised concerns on Thursday over high production costs, fragmented compliance requirements, multiple taxation, costly import financing, and duties on raw materials affecting export competitiveness.

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a detailed consultative meeting with representatives of Pakistan's leather industry to discuss the sector's export performance, competitiveness challenges, taxation pressures, market access issues, and reform proposals aimed at strengthening industrial growth and export potential, as per a statement.

Industry representatives noted that despite Pakistan's strong livestock resources, well-established manufacturing expertise, and expor...